Davis-Tailer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Davis-Tailer Foundation is a private foundation in Erie, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$190,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,500 the year before.
21% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,500 | 26 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $175,500 | 25 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $190,500 | 24 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Davis-Tailer Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Davis-Tailer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $128,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $27,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $11,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Share | Bring food to the hungry | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver | Family assistance | $15,000 |
| Office of Donor and Member Services Penn State University | Thon scholarship | $12,500 |
| St John Vianney Theological Seminary | Provide scholarships | $12,000 |
| Seeds of Hope | Humanitarian aid | $12,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Centro San Juan Diego | Advance hispanic issues | $10,000 |
| All Roads | Shelter for the homeless | $10,000 |
| Office of Donor and Membership Services | Thon benefitting 4 diamonds | $10,000 |
| The Catholic Foundation of Northern Colorado | Teacher pipeline & preparation | $10,000 |
| Sister Carmen Community Center Inc | Supportive services | $7,000 |
| Our Center | Food and self sufficiency assistance | $7,000 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | Food bank for pets | $5,000 |
| Longmont Humane Society | Animal care | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Habitat and species protection | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance | Presrvation of rainforest | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Wildlife conservation | $5,000 |
| Office of University Development | Penn state cancer care center | $5,000 |
| Lung Transplant Foundation | Support lung transplant patients | $3,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Wildlife sanctuary | $3,000 |
| The Desert Botanical Garden | Botanical garden | $3,000 |
| St John the Baptist Food Bank | Food bank | $2,500 |
| Home Fur Good | Support animal shelter | $2,000 |
| Arizona Humane Soceity | Humane soceity | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna M Davis
- James Davis Tailer
Questions people ask
Does Davis-Tailer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davis-Tailer Foundation give?
$190,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Davis-Tailer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna M Davis (President) and James Davis Tailer (Secretary-Tr).
What does Davis-Tailer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.