Ben Davis Family Foundation
The Ben Davis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including education, religious organization support, health, youth advocacy, and support services.
Ben Davis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ben Davis Family Foundation gave $119K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,721
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,653
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $345,640
- +110.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ben Davis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3512 Euclid Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 450-6122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ben Davis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woodberry Forest School ($52K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 61 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (51%), Virginia (44%), Pennsylvania (2%), Colorado (1%), and California (1%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ben Davis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $814; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 856% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $119K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345,640 | $306,910 | $124,881 | $118,721 | 21 | $121,018 | $2,320 | $14,133 |
| 2023 | $164,611 | $114,480 | $122,556 | $109,732 | 21 | $118,761 | $43,018 | $7,038 |
| 2022 | $171,687 | $181,740 | $38,465 | $15,354 | 19 | $17,129 | $120,740 | $6,516 |
| 2021 | $28,412 | $199,456 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben Davis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Both Ends Believing describes its mission as “transforming global child welfare through technology and collaboration.” The Bison Foundation says it supports causes and organizations in local communities, while The Bee Foundation says it raises awareness of brain aneurysms and funds innovative research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $118,721. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $51,668, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants were $51,668 to Woodberry Forest School for education and $51,483 to Highland Park United Methodist Church for a religious organization purpose. Other reported grants included $2,880 to Family Legacy Missions for education in Africa and $1,200 to The Bison Foundation for health.
Other 2024 recipients included Both Ends Believing ($1,025), The Bee Foundation ($800), Friends of the Katy Trail ($250), and the University of Richmond ($100). Both Ends Believing describes its work as transforming global child welfare through technology and collaboration; Friends of the Katy Trail describes its mission as maintaining, enhancing, and advocating for the Katy Trail; and the University of Richmond describes its mission as educating students in a challenging, collaborative academic community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin H. Davis as president, Lauren E. McHenry as secretary, and Luke W. Davis as director.
Ben Davis Family Foundation is led by Benjamin H. Davis, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin H. Davis
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke W. Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lauren E. McHenry
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rebecca H. Davis (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ben Davis Family Foundation
How much does Ben Davis Family Foundation give each year?
Ben Davis Family Foundation gave $119K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 21 grants.
What is Ben Davis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ben Davis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,653, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ben Davis Family Foundation that year got $814 on average.
Where does Ben Davis Family Foundation give grants?
Ben Davis Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants).
Does Ben Davis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Ben Davis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health" (6 grants), "Education" (4 grants) and "Support Services" (3 grants).
Who are Ben Davis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ben Davis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Woodberry Forest School ($51,668), Highland Park United Methodist Church ($51,483) and Family Legacy Missions ($2,880), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ben Davis Family Foundation?
Ben Davis Family Foundation reported $346K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ben Davis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Both Ends Believing describes its mission as “transforming global child welfare through technology and collaboration.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ben Davis Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ben Davis Family Foundation's EIN?
Ben Davis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2685651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Ben Davis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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