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Ben Davis Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 862685651

Ben Davis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $118,721 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $51,668. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $109,732 the year before.

50% 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$109,73221$294,909
2024$118,72121$378,261

How to apply

Ben Davis Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ben Davis Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas10$60,253
Virginia3$52,768
Pennsylvania2$1,800
Colorado1$1,200
California2$1,100
Connecticut1$1,000
Florida1$500
Indiana1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest, VA
Education$51,668
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Dallas, TX
Religious organization$51,483
Family Legacy Missions
Dallas, TX
Education in africa$2,880
The Bison Foundation
Denver, CO
Health$1,200
Both Ends Believing
Dallas, TX
Youth advocacy$1,025
Adolescent & Family Health Center
Midlothian, VA
Health$1,000
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Curefaorg
Downingtown, PA
Health$1,000
Riptide Society
Liberty Hill, TX
Youth support$1,000
Jon Chandonnet
San Diego, CA
Support services$1,000
Fort Bend Women's Center
Richmond, TX
Survivor advocacy$1,000
Sandy Hook Promise
Newtown, CT
Youth advocacy$1,000
Highland Park Police Dinner
Dallas, TX
Support services$1,000
Highland Park Education Foundation
Dallas, TX
Education$865
The Bee Foundation
Wayne, PA
Health$800
Kinetic Groove
Dallas, TX
Spiritual curriculum$500
Parkinson's Foundation
Miami, FL
Health$500
Genesis Women's Shelter
Dallas, TX
Support services$250
Friends of the Katy Trail
Dallas, TX
Environmental preservation$250
Individual
CA
Health$100
Lambda Chi Alpha
Carmel, IN
Education$100
University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
Education$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ben Davis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ben Davis Family Foundation give?

$118,721 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Ben Davis Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin H Davis (President), Lauren E McHenry (Secretary) and Luke W Davis (Director).

What does Ben Davis Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.

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