Ken W. Davis Foundation
EIN 756012722 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$9.8M
747 grants · $2.5M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 228/373 multi-year
repeat
$44.8M
Assets (2023)
373
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
KEN W DAVIS FOUNDATION
Phone
(817) 332-4081
Deadlines
DECEMBER 31
How to Apply
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.
Restrictions
NO
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.2M | $52.3M | $3.6M | 184 |
| 2021 | $2.5M | $55.9M | $4.1M | 196 |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $44.5M | $2.3M | 198 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $44.8M | $3.0M | 169 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 747 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$13K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$85K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
62.9% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 28 states
$6.7M across
470 grants
19 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Midland
- 2 Tarrant
- 3 Dallas
- 4 Martin
- 5 Ector
- 6 Travis
- 7 Collin
- 8 Bexar
- 9 Johnson
- 10 Burnet
+9 more
counties
· 29 grants
· $248K
Officers & Directors
DW
David Whitney
4+ yrs
Chairman Investment Commit
Leadership
TD
Tcullen Davis
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
EK
Elizabeth Kaufmann
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
EM
Elaine McMerchant
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JS
Jeniece Sanders
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
BB
Bruce Brady
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
AM
Alana Marsh
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
TD
Tcullen Davis
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
DW
David Whitney
4+ yrs
Chairman Investment Commit
Leadership
EK
Elizabeth Kaufmann
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
EM
Elaine McMerchant
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AM
Alana Marsh
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
BB
Bruce Brady
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
JS
Jeniece Sanders
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
TD
Tcullen Davis
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
DW
David Whitney
4+ yrs
Chairman Investment Commit
Leadership
EK
Elizabeth Kaufmann
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
EM
Elaine McMerchant
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AM
Alana Marsh
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
BB
Bruce Brady
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
JS
Jeniece Sanders
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
DW
David Whitney
4+ yrs
Chairman Investment Commit
Leadership
TD
Tcullen Davis
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
EK
Elizabeth Kaufmann
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DS
Donna Singer
Secretary
Leadership
JS
Jeniece Sanders
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
BB
Bruce Brady
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
AM
Alana Marsh
4+ yrs
Executive Committee Member
Grants Awarded (747 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | $85,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Buffalo Trails Council) | Midland, TX | $60,000 | GENEREAL OPEATIONS | 2022 |
| Midland Rape Crisis & Child Advocacy CTR | Midland, TX | $60,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Buffalo Trails Council) | Midland, TX | $50,000 | RESTRICTED TO PROJECT | 2020 |
| Midland Rape Crisis & Child Advocacy CTR | Midland, TX | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2020 |
| American Red Cross North Texas Region | Dallas, TX | $50,000 | HURRICAN IDA RELIEF FUND | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Buffalo Trails Council) | Midland, TX | $50,000 | RESTRICTED TO PROJECT | 2021 |
| Midland Rape Crisis & Child Advocacy CTR | Midland, TX | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Emregency Disasyer Services | Dallas, TX | $50,000 | HURRICANE IDA RELIEF FUND | 2021 |
| Midland Rape Crisis & Child Advocacy CTR | Midland, TX | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| American Red Cross North Texas Region | Fort Worth, TX | $50,000 | HURRICANE IAN RELIEF FUND | 2022 |
| Mission Agape | Midland, TX | $50,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Emregency Disaster Services | Dallas, TX | $50,000 | HURRICANE IAN RELIEF FUND | 2022 |
| Senior Life Midland | Midland, TX | $44,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2021 |
| Recording Library of West TX | Midland, TX | $41,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2022 |
| Centers for Children & Families | Midland, TX | $40,000 | RESTRICTED TO PROJECT | 2020 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | $40,000 | RESTRICTED TO PROJECT | 2020 |
| Centers for Children & Families | Midland, TX | $40,000 | PROGRAM DELIVERY COSTS OF CLIENT | 2021 |
| Starpoint School at TCU | Fort Worth, TX | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2021 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | $40,000 | RESTRICTED TO PROJECT | 2021 |
| Centers for Children & Families | Midland, TX | $40,000 | MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES | 2023 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Centers for Children & Families | Midland, TX | $40,000 | PROGRAM COUNSELING FOR MENTAL | 2022 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of Am | Englewood, CO | $39,000 | PROGRAM RESTRICTED | 2021 |
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