Ben Davis Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 86-2685651

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.

Key facts about Ben Davis Family Foundation

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.

EIN
86-2685651
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$118,721
Grants made (2024)
21
Average grant
$5,653
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024)
Total assets
$345,640
Primary geography
Texas (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$346K

+110.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$119K

+8.2% YoY

Grant Count

21

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+8.2% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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

12states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.

Cities

DallasSan DiegoWoodberry ForestCarmelDowningtownMidlothianUniversity Of RichmondWayneArlingtonAtlantaBransonCarlisleColumbusDenverGranite BayLeesburgLiberty HillMiamiNewtownNorth Chesterfield

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2021 19 grants2022 21 grants2023 21 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $119K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $119K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Woodberry Forest School: $52KWoodberry Forest School$52KHighland Park United Methodist Church: $51KHighland Park United MethodistChurch$51KFamily Legacy Missions: $3KFamily Legacy Missions$3KThe Bison Foundation: $1KThe Bison Foundation$1KBoth Ends Believing: $1KBoth Ends Believing$1KAdolescent & Family Health Center: $1KAdolescent & Family HealthCenter$1KFriedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Curefaorg: $1KFriedreich's Ataxia ResearchAlliance Curefaorg$1KRiptide Society: $1KRiptide Society$1KJon Chandonnet: $1KJon Chandonnet$1KFort Bend Women's Center: $1KFort Bend Women's Center$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Woodberry Forest School ($52K). Together the top 10 received $113K.

Grant Size Distribution

61 grants across all recorded years

58<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 61 (95%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VAEducation$51,668
Highland Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TXReligious Organization$51,483
Family Legacy Missions Dallas, TXEducation in Africa$2,880
The Bison Foundation Denver, COHEALTH$1,200
Both Ends Believing Dallas, TXYouth Advocacy$1,025
Adolescent & Family Health Center Midlothian, VAHEALTH$1,000
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Curefaorg Downingtown, PAHEALTH$1,000
Riptide Society Liberty Hill, TXYouth Support$1,000
Jon Chandonnet San Diego, CASupport Services$1,000
Fort Bend Women's Center Richmond, TXSurvivor Advocacy$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $345,640 $306,910 $124,881 $118,721 21
2023 $164,611 $114,480 $122,556 $109,732 21
2022 $171,687 $181,740 $38,465 $15,354 19
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$345,640$164,611$171,687
Revenue$306,910$114,480$181,740
Expenses$124,881$122,556$38,465
Qualifying Distributions$121,018$118,761$17,129
Net Investment Income$2,320$43,018$120,740
Distributable Amount$14,133$7,038$6,516

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 3512 Euclid Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 450-6122

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) and San Diego, CA (2 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. 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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