Chance Comes Once Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chance Comes Once Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,743 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,036 and the largest $6,061. 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$31,743
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,036
- Largest grant$6,061
- Assets$541,229
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,771 the year before.
35% 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 | $20,896 | 20 | $450,168 |
| 2024 | $22,771 | 17 | $512,705 |
| 2025 | $31,743 | 20 | $541,229 |
How to apply
Chance Comes Once 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chance Comes Once Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $23,589 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,066 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,033 |
| California | 1 | $1,032 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,023 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Possible of Austin | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $6,061 |
| Peloton U | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $4,166 |
| Africa New Life Ministries | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Austin Parks Foundation | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Hope Walks | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,066 |
| Explore Austin | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,052 |
| Austin Pets Alive | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,050 |
| Foster Angels of Central Texas | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,040 |
| Caritas of Austin | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,037 |
| Age of Central Texas | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,037 |
| Community Foundation Texas | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,034 |
| Action Aid | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,033 |
| Community First | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,032 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,032 |
| Casa Marianella | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,030 |
| Treefolks | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,029 |
| The Women's Bakery | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,023 |
| Austin Zoo | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,021 |
| Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To fund organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clay Davis
- Meredith Davis
- Alayna Davis
Questions people ask
Does Chance Comes Once Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chance Comes Once Foundation give?
$31,743 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,036.
Who runs Chance Comes Once Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clay Davis (President), Meredith Davis (Secretary) and Alayna Davis (Treasurer).
What does Chance Comes Once Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and animals.