MN Davidson Foundation
MN Davidson Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in Louisiana, Texas, and Virginia.
MN Davidson Foundation at a glance
In short: MN Davidson Foundation gave $24K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Louisiana. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $23,950
- -27.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,842
- -5.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $764,171
- +9.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MN Davidson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 703 W Sale Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MN Davidson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Calcasieu Area Council ($4K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,850), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 38% to recipients in Texas, and 2% to a recipient in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is MN Davidson Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $550; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $33K (2025). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Area Council Lake Charles, LA | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Kipp Academy of Houston Houston, TX | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of SWLA Lake Charles, LA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Metairie, LA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,850 |
| Rice University - TX Houston, TX | General Fund | $2,500 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Congregation Temple Emanuel Houston, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St John's School - TX Houston, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Lake Charles, LA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $764,171 | $63,878 | $37,412 | $23,950 | 13 | $23,950 | $50,416 | $17,325 |
| 2025 | $700,947 | $77,176 | $45,591 | $33,100 | 17 | $33,100 | $64,685 | — |
| 2024 | $678,411 | $13,642 | $26,252 | $14,400 | 13 | $14,400 | $11,855 | — |
| 2023 | $611,509 | $-10,994 | $23,042 | $19,500 | 14 | $19,500 | $16,293 | — |
| 2022 | $701,706 | $30,383 | $30,304 | $26,100 | 15 | $26,100 | $26,179 | — |
| 2021 | $709,274 | $22,345 | $26,701 | $18,500 | 9 | — | $11,144 | — |
| 2020 | $657,427 | $19,728 | $45,274 | $32,400 | 18 | — | $8,434 | $13,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MN Davidson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $23,950. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,500, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included $3,500 to Calcasieu Area Council, $3,000 each to KIPP Academy of Houston, Community Foundation of SWLA, and Congregation Beth Israel, and $2,850 to McNeese State University Foundation.
McNeese State University Foundation describes its mission as collecting and administering private financial support for McNeese State University to provide scholarships and professorships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Joel Davidson as President, Philip Davidson as Vice President, and Joseph Davidson as Secretary.
MN Davidson Foundation is led by Joel Davidson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joel Davidson
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Davidson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip Davidson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 MN Davidson Foundation
How much does MN Davidson Foundation give each year?
MN Davidson Foundation gave $24K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 17 grants.
What is MN Davidson Foundation's typical grant size?
MN Davidson Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,842, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MN Davidson Foundation that year got $550 on average.
Where does MN Davidson Foundation give grants?
MN Davidson Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and Lake Charles, LA (3 grants).
Does MN Davidson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of MN Davidson Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MN Davidson Foundation's largest grantees?
MN Davidson Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Calcasieu Area Council ($3,500), Kipp Academy of Houston ($3,000) and Community Foundation of SWLA ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,850), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is MN Davidson Foundation?
MN Davidson Foundation reported $764K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from MN Davidson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MN Davidson Foundation's EIN?
MN Davidson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6042120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does MN Davidson Foundation 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 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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