The Davis Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Davis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $546,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$546,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $443,500 the year before.
70% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $600,149 | 27 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $443,500 | 19 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $546,500 | 20 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Davis Family Foundation Inc 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 The Davis Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $345,500 |
| New York | 4 | $131,000 |
| California | 5 | $27,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $22,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $200,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | Provide support to innovative artists and scholars living and working together in dynamic community in rome. | $100,000 |
| Seaside Institute | Promotes various community development issues. | $84,000 |
| Sea Shul Inc | Celebrate traditions, spiritual connections, nurture jewish life. | $52,000 |
| Parking Reform Network | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $22,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Inc | Advancing and providing education in classical architecture. | $20,000 |
| The Nature School Cooperative | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Friends of Laguna Seca Inc | Support, manage + operate the laguna seca rec area. | $10,000 |
| Mentor | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Supports uc berkeley in transforming lives + changing the world. | $9,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Protecting marin county farmland and conservation of environment. | $5,000 |
| Smart Growth America | Advocacy to promote resources for attainable housing. | $5,000 |
| The Chapel at Seaside | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| University of Miami - School of Architecture | Prepare students for leadership and learning in architecture. | $2,500 |
| Kqed Inc | Provides public radio and tv programs on education and news. | $2,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida Inc | Protect land, wildfire and water in florida. | $1,000 |
| Florida State University Wfsu | Supports radio programming for entertainment and education. | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City - Community Kitchen | Help to build a community kitchen that with access to healthy food. | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | Provides nourishing meals to homebound senior citizens. | $1,000 |
| Ogden Museum of Southern Art | Broadening knowledge, appreciation of arts of the american south. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Davis
- Daryl Rose Davis
- Micah Davis
Questions people ask
Does The Davis Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Davis Family Foundation Inc give?
$546,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Davis Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert S Davis (President), Daryl Rose Davis (Secretary) and Micah Davis (Director).
What does The Davis Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.