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The Gary Davis Family Foundation

Accepts applications Awendaw, South Carolina · EIN 320327569

The Gary Davis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Awendaw, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $149,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $119,500 the year before.

64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$119,50010$1.1 million
2024$149,00011$1.0 million

How to apply

ContactGary Davis
PO Box 339, Awendaw, SC 29429
Phone or email(843) 670-4888
What to submitA. Brief summary of organization history, including the date your organization was established. B. Brief summary of organization mission and goals. C. Brief description of organization's current programs or activities, including any service statistics and strengths or accomplishments. Please highlight new or unique activities, if any, for your organization. D. Your organization's relationship with other organizations working with similar missions. What is your organization's role relative to these organizations? E. Number of board members, full-time paid staff, part-time paid staff and volunteers. F. Purpose of the grant requested G. Financial information H. Copy of IRS determination letter indicating tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status
RestrictionsCharities will be evaluated on their performance and discipline in measuring the results and outcomes of their programs. Some of the types of services that the Foundation will look to support are the following: -Basic Human Needs - such as family safety, food services, homeless shelters and housing -Educational Opportunities - such as early childhood education, literacy, after school programs, job/skills training -Health - such as health clinics, substance abuse treatment, childhood health and well being

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Gary Davis Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina6$98,000
South Carolina5$51,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke Health
Durham, NC
Operational Support$50,000
NC Veterinary Medical Foundation
Raleigh, NC
Operational Support$25,000
Musc
Charleston, SC
Operational Support$22,500
Community Partnership Inc
Raleigh, NC
Operational Support$10,000
Roper St Francis
Charleston, SC
Operational Support$10,000
Chabad
Mt Pleasant, SC
Operational Support$10,000
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary
Hollywood, SC
Operational Support$7,500
Cashiers Cares
Cashiers, NC
Operational Support$5,000
Glenville Cashiers Rescue Squad
Glenville, NC
Operational Support$5,000
Dream Chasing
Raleigh, NC
Operational Support$3,000
The Episcopal Church of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Operational Support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Gary Davis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Gary Davis Family Foundation give?

$149,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Gary Davis Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists I Gary Davis (Chairman), Jacqueline B Davis (Vice Chairman), Frederick M Davis (Board Member) and J Brooks Davis (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Gary Davis Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and faith communities.

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