John and Christine Davis
John and Christine Davis is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its stated charitable areas include religious organizations, educational organizations, children’s organizations, and medical research.
John and Christine Davis at a glance
In short: John and Christine Davis gave $35K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,350
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,214
- -47.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $405,215
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (83% 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 John and Christine Davis
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests; the filing states there are no formal applications and identifies Christine Davis as the contact. Awards are intended for the charitable areas described above.
- Contact
Application contact: Christine Davis
Mailing address: 521 Charcot Ave Ste 101, San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408) 428-0428
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Christine Davis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City Team ($11K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (83%), Georgia (15%), and Mississippi (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Christine Davis open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $700; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $35K (2025) to $88K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Christian Church Los Gatos, CA | General Support | $6,600 |
| DS Ministries San Jose, CA | General Support | $5,500 |
| City Team San Jose, CA | Men's Program | $5,450 |
| City Team San Jose, CA | Women's Program | $5,450 |
| Italy for Christ Kennesaw, GA | General Support | $5,400 |
| Air Systems Foundation San Jose, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Summit League Saratoga, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Rooted Worship Ministries Biloxi, MS | General Support | $700 |
| American Cancer Society Campbell, CA | General Support | $500 |
| Buck Cardinal Club-Stanford Stanford, CA | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $405,215 | $30,000 | $37,505 | $35,350 | 11 | $35,350 | $142 |
| 2024 | $412,720 | $56,500 | $62,775 | $60,600 | 10 | $60,600 | $607 |
| 2023 | $418,995 | $51,500 | $43,645 | $41,650 | 9 | $41,650 | $143 |
| 2022 | $425,140 | $45,000 | $42,066 | $39,900 | 9 | $39,900 | $171 |
| 2021 | $422,206 | $71,500 | $69,670 | $67,950 | 11 | $67,950 | $212 |
| 2020 | $420,376 | $91,000 | $90,281 | $88,300 | 11 | — | $329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Christine Davis reported a distributable amount of $142 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it intends its principal charitable activities to support religious organizations, including churches and religiously based organizations; educational organizations at all levels; organizations serving minor children; and medical research for various conditions, including cancer.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions reflect some of these areas. DS Ministries Inc., which received $5,500, describes its mission as supporting and helping foreign missions and U.S. churches. AIR Systems Foundation Inc., which received $2,500, says it provides assistance related to children’s needs and helps other charitable organizations accomplish their goals in the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $35,350. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,600, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $6,600 to Venture Christian Church for general support; $5,500 to DS Ministries for general support; and two $5,450 grants to City Team, for its men’s and women’s programs. Italy for Christ received $5,400 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Davis is listed as CEO. Christine Davis is listed as CFO and secretary.
John and Christine Davis is led by John Davis, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Davis
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine Davis
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 John and Christine Davis
How much does John and Christine Davis give each year?
John and Christine Davis gave $35K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 10 grants.
What is John and Christine Davis's typical grant size?
John and Christine Davis's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,214, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Christine Davis that year got $700 on average.
Where does John and Christine Davis give grants?
John and Christine Davis gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (4 grants) and Stanford, CA (2 grants).
Does John and Christine Davis give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of John and Christine Davis's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Christine Davis's largest grantees?
John and Christine Davis's largest 2025 grantees include City Team ($10,900 across 2 grants), Venture Christian Church ($6,600) and DS Ministries ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Christine Davis?
John and Christine Davis reported $405K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Christine Davis fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it intends its principal charitable activities to support religious organizations, including churches and religiously based organizations; educational organizations at all levels; organizations serving minor children; and medical research for various conditions, including cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Christine Davis?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Christine Davis's EIN?
John and Christine Davis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0568617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John and Christine Davis accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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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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