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John and Christine Davis Family Foundation

Accepts applications San Jose, California · EIN 820568617

John and Christine Davis Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,350 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $6,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $60,600 the year before.

30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$41,6509$418,995
2024$60,60010$412,720
2025$35,35011$405,215

How to apply

ContactChristine Davis
521 Charcot Ave Ste 101, San Jose, CA 95131
Phone or email(408) 428-0428
What to submitNo formal applications
RestrictionsThis organization intends that its principal charitable activities shall be in three primary areas: 1. Support of religious organizations, including churches and organizations which are religiously based and whose activities are religious in nature; 2. Support of educational organizations of all levels, including elementary, secondary and collegiate; and 3. Support of children's organizations of all types whose purposes are to provide aid and support for minor children. Support of medical research for various conditions, including, but not limited to, cancer.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John and Christine Davis Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California9$29,250
Georgia1$5,400
Mississippi1$700

Grants paid in 2025

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Venture Christian Church
Los Gatos, CA
General support$6,600
DS Ministries
San Jose, CA
General support$5,500
City Team
San Jose, CA
Men's program$5,450
City Team
San Jose, CA
Women's program$5,450
Italy for Christ
Kennesaw, GA
General support$5,400
Air Systems Foundation
San Jose, CA
General support$2,500
Summit League
Saratoga, CA
General support$2,500
Rooted Worship Ministries
Biloxi, MS
General support$700
American Cancer Society
Campbell, CA
General support$500
Buck Cardinal Club-Stanford
Stanford, CA
General support$500
Stanford Fund
Stanford, CA
General support$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John and Christine Davis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does John and Christine Davis Family Foundation give?

$35,350 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs John and Christine Davis Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John Davis (Ceo) and Christine Davis (Cfo, Secretary).

What does John and Christine Davis Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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