Davis Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Davis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwood, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$29.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $275,002 the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 | $275,002 | 93 | $26.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 92 | $29.0 million |
How to apply
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 Davis Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 84 | $995,332 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citadel | General support | $500,000 |
| Greenwood First Arp Church | General support | $85,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | General support | $66,000 |
| Connie Maxwell Childrens Home | General support | $50,000 |
| Mt Horeb Church | General support | $24,000 |
| SC Wildlife Partners | General support | $17,500 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,800 |
| Water Mission International | General support | $10,123 |
| Harry R E Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Parish Church of St Helena | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont | General support | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels - Piedmont Agency on Aging | General support | $7,500 |
| Self Regional Mid-Winter Ball | General support | $7,500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | General support | $6,100 |
| Itmf (Island Time Music Festival) | Little yellow schoolhouse | $6,000 |
| Artisphere (Greenville Arts Festival) | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Lakelands | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Carolina Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Faith Home | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Greenwood County | General support | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Pathway House | General support | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Performing Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County SC Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospice House of Greenville | General support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - Greenville | General support | $5,000 |
| Northwest Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $5,000 |
| Prisma Health - Upstate | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greenville | General support | $5,000 |
| The Post & Courier Good Cheer Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Water Mission International | General support | $4,350 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association | General support | $4,000 |
| Goat - Great Outdoor Adventure Trips | General support | $3,500 |
| The Museum Greenwood SC | General support | $3,500 |
| United Way | General support | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America- Blue Ridge | General support | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville | General support | $3,000 |
| Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen L Davis
- Cheri Tapager
- Hunter M Davis
- Hillary Craigo
Questions people ask
Does Davis Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davis Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Davis Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen L Davis (Chair & Treasurer), Cheri Tapager (Vice Chair), Hunter M Davis (Secretary) and Hillary Craigo (Trustee From 1/3/24).
What does Davis Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.