Davmarn Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, primarily within the Jewish community. Its mission reflects a commitment to funding religious and educational institutions, as evidenced by grants made to synagogues, high schools, and universities. The foundation's funding activities indicate a strong focus on general use support for these organizations, which serve to enhance community and educational opportunities. While it primarily supports recipients in California and New York, its overall aim is to foster growth and development within the Jewish faith and education sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Jewish religious or educational organizations, especially California-based groups (Los Angeles area) seeking general operating support and able to secure a referral or prior relationship.
Good Fit
- • Organization is part of the Jewish community or faith-based education sector.
- • Located in California, preferably Los Angeles, or has a clear program tie to CA communities.
- • Asks for general operating support or unrestricted funding.
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or visible connection to current grantees or local intermediaries.
Geography
Grants were made across four states, but the portfolio is heavily concentrated in California, which received about 71% of dollars and most of the grant count.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 26 distinct recipients spanning synagogues, schools, universities, and community organizations, indicating a numerically broad recipient set despite a shared mission focus.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected organizations and no public application route or contact details were found; with only one year of data, recipient turnover cannot be assessed, but unsolicited entrants appear unlikely to gain funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
