Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable
Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10.1M. Net investment income was $218K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$10.1M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$3.4M
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable reported a distributable amount of $390K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable
Based on IRS filings
Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $10.1M. Net investment income was $218K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $-26,009 |
| Expenses | $10,127,536 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $218,314 |
| Distributable Amount | $389,929 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Mod 36 - Donor Advised Fund Held at Morgan Stanley ($10,032,288), Scripps Health Foundation ($25,000), Goodwill Industries ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCRIPPS HEALTH FOUNDATION LA JOLLA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL FUND. | $25,000 |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS TO HELP EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND HIRE INDIVIDUALS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT TO HELP THEM THRIVE. | $10,000 |
| MOD 36 - DONOR ADVISED FUND HELD AT MORGAN STANLEY HOUSTON, TX | FUNDING OF A DONOR ADVISED FUND TO BENEFIT PUBLIC CHARITIES. | $10,032,288 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable?
Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable operate?
Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What size grants does Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable award?
In 2020, Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable awarded 3 grants totaling $10.1M — an average of about $3.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable reported a distributable amount of $390K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable's EIN?
Charles & Melissa Davis Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0538400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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