The Louie & Tootsie Davis Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$355K
+19.5% YoY
Grant Count
41
-4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+25.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities encompass:
- Humanitarian assistance
- Religious organizations and causes
- Medical assistance and medical research
- Educational initiatives
- Military veteran support
- Assistance for children in need
- Animal welfare (spay/neutering programs)
- Retired military support
The foundation also supports substance abuse education and family support programs, as evidenced by the Tootsie Davis Family Education and Support Program, which provides educational programming on addiction and recovery.
Grantmaking
The foundation made additional grants totaling $235,000 to 21 other organizations in 2024.
Grant Range
$500–$30,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,032,573
- Total Revenues: $289,945
- Total Expenses: $379,201
- Net Income: -$89,256
- Total Liabilities: $1,880
- Total Giving: $355,000
Staffing: The foundation operates with zero employees.
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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
213 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT PUGH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| HEATHER MILLER | TREASURER | — | — |
| JEAN COTTINGHAM | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MARY JO HICKS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DIANNE DAVIS HANES | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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