James E Davis Family Charities Inc
James E Davis Family Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $1,220,900, including support for organizations in Florida and Virginia. The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
James E Davis Family Charities Inc at a glance
In short: James E Davis Family Charities Inc gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Florida. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,220,900
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,915
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $18,944,488
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James E Davis Family Charities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4310 Pablo Oaks Court, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 223-7490
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James E Davis Family Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boy Scouts of America-N FL Council ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 57 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 16% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James E Davis Family Charities Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $120K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $478K (2021) to $1.8M (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America-N FL Council Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $500,000 |
| Museum of Science and History Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $200,000 |
| Patriots 4 Marshall, VA | Unspecified | $200,000 |
| Riverside Presbyterian Day School Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $200,000 |
| University of North Florida Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $56,500 |
| American Cancer Society Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $20,000 |
| Maya Dronca Foundation Ponte Vedra, FL | Unspecified | $20,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $15,000 |
| Brooks Health Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $5,750 |
| The Boselli Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Unspecified | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,944,488 | $1,365,319 | $1,323,927 | $1,220,900 | 13 | $1,235,305 | $1,294,861 | $1,123,648 |
| 2024 | $18,931,198 | $1,926,507 | $1,026,510 | $940,125 | 13 | $953,701 | $1,879,889 | $1,027,047 |
| 2023 | $18,008,973 | $612,121 | $854,201 | $789,591 | 12 | $802,382 | $568,267 | $934,215 |
| 2022 | $18,243,359 | $271,874 | $1,067,374 | $1,004,080 | 12 | $1,016,185 | $361,404 | $946,524 |
| 2021 | $19,038,859 | $1,835,039 | $542,089 | $478,325 | 7 | $491,106 | $1,809,472 | $1,013,081 |
| 2020 | $17,745,909 | $1,104,461 | $1,809,150 | $1,761,333 | 16 | — | $1,088,082 | $926,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James E Davis Family Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational, cultural, health-related, youth, and social-service organizations. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
The University of North Florida Foundation says it provides financial support to UNF students and programs. The Maya Dronca Foundation describes its work as funding research to prevent, intercept, and treat pediatric cancer. The Museum of Contemporary Art describes its mission as making contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences, especially underserved populations. Seamark Ranch says it provides residential care for children from families in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,220,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. Listed recipients included the Boy Scouts of America–North Florida Council ($500,000), Museum of Science and History ($200,000), Patriots 4 ($200,000), Riverside Presbyterian Day School ($200,000), and University of North Florida Foundation ($56,500). The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unspecified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists A Dano Davis as president and director; Robert H Pritchard as vice president; H D Francis as vice president and assistant secretary; Dorothy D Smith as director; Jed V Davis as vice president and director; and Scott A Oko as vice president.
James E Davis Family Charities Inc is led by A. Dano Davis, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Dano Davis
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy D. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jed V. Davis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
H. D. Francis
Vice President & Ast Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert H. Pritchard
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott A. Oko
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judy B. Morgan (2020–2024) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about James E Davis Family Charities Inc
How much does James E Davis Family Charities Inc give each year?
James E Davis Family Charities Inc gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $940K across 13 grants.
What is James E Davis Family Charities Inc's typical grant size?
James E Davis Family Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $93,915, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James E Davis Family Charities Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does James E Davis Family Charities Inc give grants?
James E Davis Family Charities Inc gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (11 grants).
Does James E Davis Family Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on James E Davis Family Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Unspecified" (12 grants).
Who are James E Davis Family Charities Inc's largest grantees?
James E Davis Family Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boy Scouts of America-N FL Council ($500,000), Museum of Science and History ($200,000) and Patriots 4 ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James E Davis Family Charities Inc?
James E Davis Family Charities Inc reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James E Davis Family Charities Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including educational, cultural, health-related, youth, and social-service organizations. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James E Davis Family Charities Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James E Davis Family Charities Inc's EIN?
James E Davis Family Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6128733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James E Davis Family Charities Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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