James E Davis Family Charities Inc
James E Davis Family Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida, established in 1951. The organization is also known by its fictitious name, J.E. and A. Dano Davis Families Charity. The foundation is affiliated with the Davis family, which built the Winn-Dixie grocery store chain. As a multi-generational Jacksonville family philanthropy, the organization supports organizations that elevate quality of life for families in Northeast Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.9M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$940K
+19.1% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
+9.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas include cultural institutions, education, and community development. The organization describes itself as supporting initiatives that are "impactful and far-reaching" for the region. Multiple generations of the Davis family have directed their philanthropy toward health care-related projects and cultural institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 16 grants in 2023. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Northeast Florida, with a particular emphasis on Jacksonville and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $18,008,973
- Total Revenues: $612,121
- Total Expenses: $854,201
- Investment Income and Dividends: $556,265
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $55,301
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 31, 2022:
- Investment Income and Dividends: $403,356
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,931,198 | $18,008,973 | $18,243,359 |
| Revenue | $1,926,507 | $612,121 | $271,874 |
| Expenses | $1,026,510 | $854,201 | $1,067,374 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $953,701 | $802,382 | $1,016,185 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,879,889 | $568,267 | $361,404 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,027,047 | $934,215 | $946,524 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- A. Dano Davis - Director and President
- Jed V Davis - Director, President and CEO of D.D.I. Inc. (the Davis family company)
- Dorothy D. Smith - Director
- Robert H. Pritchard - Registered Agent
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A DANO DAVIS | PRES, DIR | — | — |
| ROBERT H PRITCHARD | VICE PRES | — | — |
| H D FRANCIS | VP & AST SEC | — | — |
| DOROTHY D SMITH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JED V DAVIS | VP, DIR | — | — |
| SCOTT A OKO | VICE PRES | — | — |
| JUDY B MORGAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In March 2024, the Davis family made a significant $1.5 million commitment to the Museum of Science and History's Genesis capital campaign. James E. and A. Dano Davis Family Charities contributed $1 million, while Jill and Jed Davis added a personal contribution of $500,000. The new MOSH facility is a $100 million project located on Jacksonville's Northbank at the Jacksonville Shipyards site.
MOSH Receives $1.5 Million Donation from the Davis Family | Jacksonville'sRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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