Gregory B Davis Foundation
Gregory B Davis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Silver Spring, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $22K.
Gregory B Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: Gregory B Davis Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,525
- +1465.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,691
- +2052.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $20,593
- -57.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gregory B Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Energy Education ($18K). Together the top 8 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gregory B Davis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 803% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Energy Education Roanoke Rapids, NC | Donation | $18,250 |
| Halifax Co 4H Halifax, NC | Donation | $1,600 |
| Northampton Co Progam Fund 4H Jackson, NC | Donation | $500 |
| Talented Teens Roanoke Rapids, NC | Donation | $400 |
| Roanoke Valley Breast Cancer Coalit Roanoke Rapids, NC | Donation | $300 |
| Gigis Playhouse Cary, NC | Donation | $200 |
| Sarah C Bell Fam Foundation Garysburg, NC | Donation | $175 |
| Northampton Nursing Rehab Jackson, NC | Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,593 | $13,959 | $41,296 | $21,525 | 8 | — |
| 2024 | $47,930 | $86,707 | $56,079 | $1,375 | 11 | $56,079 |
| 2023 | $17,302 | $77,245 | $97,960 | $1,900 | 9 | $86,672 |
| 2022 | $38,017 | $85,831 | $71,632 | $2,385 | 14 | $66,584 |
| 2021 | $23,818 | $68,420 | $54,310 | $1,025 | 5 | $47,785 |
| 2020 | $9,708 | $46,794 | $52,935 | $4,250 | 12 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gregory B Davis Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenda D. Bracey
Finance Officersecretary
Secretary → Chief Operat, 2022
Chief Operat → Finance Officersecretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Edna D. Brown
Presidentceo
President → Presidentceo, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Niasha Fray
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Valencia W. Davis
Board Chiarperson
Board Member → Board Chiarperson, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Christine Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kemi Amola-Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Brown (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Hattie V. Davis (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300, to Brenda Bracey (Finance Officersecretary).
Frequently asked questions about Gregory B Davis Foundation
How much does Gregory B Davis Foundation give each year?
Gregory B Davis Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 11 grants.
What is Gregory B Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
Gregory B Davis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $2,691, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gregory B Davis Foundation give grants?
Gregory B Davis Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke Rapids, NC (3 grants) and Jackson, NC (2 grants).
Does Gregory B Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Gregory B Davis Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).
Who are Gregory B Davis Foundation's largest grantees?
Gregory B Davis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Energy Education ($18,250), Halifax Co 4H ($1,600) and Northampton Co Progam Fund 4H ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gregory B Davis Foundation?
Gregory B Davis Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is Gregory B Davis Foundation?
Gregory B Davis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Silver Spring, MD. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Gregory B Davis Foundation's EIN?
Gregory B Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2257352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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