Ken W Davis Foundation
Accepts applications
Ken W Davis Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 119 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$55.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $2.5 million the year before.
27% 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 | $2.4 million | 169 | $44.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 128 | $50.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 119 | $55.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ken W Davis Foundation PO Box 3419, Fort Worth, TX 76113 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 332-4081 |
| What to submit | The request should include a description of the recipient project or program of the charitable organization, contribution goal, amount of specific request, copy of charitable orgnaization's most recent audited financial statements and copy of organization's IRS determination letter documenting IRS exempt status. |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
What Ken W Davis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 103 | $2.0 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $69,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Increased food dist demand due to govt shut down | $70,000 |
| Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | General operations | $69,000 |
| Centers for Children & Families | Provide counseling service for receipents | $60,000 |
| Recording Library of West TX | General operating fund | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hill Country | Kerr county flood relief fund | $50,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis & Child Advocacy Ctr | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Keerrville flood relief fund | $50,000 |
| True Purpose Ministries | Building project - capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Aphasia Center of West Texas Inc | General operating fund | $40,000 |
| Community Children's Clinic | General operations | $40,000 |
| Mission Agape | Various food programs | $40,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Meals on wheels program | $40,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of Am | Operation freedom program | $35,000 |
| Permian Basin Gifts of Hope | Financial assistance program | $35,000 |
| TBHC - Texas Baptist Home for Children | General operations | $35,000 |
| West Texas Gifts of Hope | New patient care bag program | $35,000 |
| Buckner Childrens & Family Svc | General operations | $30,000 |
| DRC Solutions | General operations | $30,000 |
| Give an Hour | Military mile project ft bliss | $30,000 |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center | General operations | $30,000 |
| Samaritan Center Inc | General operations | $30,000 |
| Addy's Hope Adoption Agency | General operations | $25,000 |
| All Saints Health Foundation | Virtual maternal care program | $25,000 |
| America's Vetdog | General operations | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Buffalo Trails Council) | Genereal opeations | $25,000 |
| Cancer Care Service | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Casa de Amigos of Midland Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Casa of West Texas | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| CNM Connect | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network | General operations | $25,000 |
| Crisis Center of West Texas | General operations | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science & History | Fwmsh bluestar museums program | $25,000 |
| Harvesting in Mansfield Food Bank - Him | Community grocery program for tarrant county | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County | General operations | $25,000 |
| Midland Children's Rehab Center | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Various programs | $25,000 |
| Opportunity Tribe (Unlock Ministries Inc) | General operations | $25,000 |
| Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County | Veterans services program | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth | General operating fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Davis
- Elaine McMerchant
- David Whitney
- Alana Marsh
- Bruce Brady
Questions people ask
Does Ken W Davis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Ken W Davis Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Ken W Davis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan Davis (President), Elaine McMerchant (Secretary), David Whitney (Treasurer & Chairman Investment Commit) and Alana Marsh (Executive Committee Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ken W Davis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.