James L Davis Foundation Inc
James L Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Coral Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $423K.
James L Davis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James L Davis Foundation Inc gave $375K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $375,000
- +212.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,223
- Total assets
- $8,121,991
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James L Davis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medical Benevolence Foundation ($196K). Together the top 5 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How James L Davis Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $375K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Benevolence Foundation Sugar Land, TX | Social/Welfare | $196,077 |
| Sheridan Hills Baptist Church Hollywood, FL | Social/Welfare | $60,000 |
| World Relief Baltimore, MD | Social/Welfare | $47,223 |
| Send Relief Atlanta, GA | Social/Welfare | $41,700 |
| MMS Aviation Coshocton, OH | Social/Welfare | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,121,991 | $525,261 | $595,627 | $375,000 | 5 | $406,506 | $422,989 | $268,272 |
| 2023 | $8,144,253 | $235,105 | $352,600 | $120,000 | 3 | $220,095 | $155,159 | $359,101 |
| 2022 | $8,261,748 | $364,539 | $467,868 | $325,000 | 4 | $325,000 | $283,895 | $223,293 |
| 2021 | $8,498,169 | $310,447 | $224,600 | $75,000 | 1 | $92,680 | $231,967 | $235,503 |
| 2020 | $8,425,500 | $8,573,745 | $148,245 | — | — | — | — | $112,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James L Davis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James L Davis Foundation Inc is led by Gregory R. Tait, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory R. Tait
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $24K (2024)
Michael Patkus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $7K (2024)
Ronald Turner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $24K, to Gregory R Tait (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James L Davis Foundation Inc
How much does James L Davis Foundation Inc give each year?
James L Davis Foundation Inc gave $375K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 3 grants.
What is James L Davis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James L Davis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $47,223, and its average grant was $75,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James L Davis Foundation Inc give grants?
James L Davis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Maryland (13%).
Does James L Davis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on James L Davis Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social/Welfare" (5 grants).
Who are James L Davis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James L Davis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Medical Benevolence Foundation ($196,077), Sheridan Hills Baptist Church ($60,000) and World Relief ($47,223), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James L Davis Foundation Inc?
James L Davis Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $407K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James L Davis Foundation Inc's EIN?
James L Davis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5108897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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