The Davis Family Foundation
The Davis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nokomis, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
The Davis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Davis Family Foundation gave $18K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,756
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,110
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $506
- Total assets
- $461,481
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Davis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says to send a letter requesting funds and proof of IRS exemption to Scott B Davis. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott B Davis
Mailing address: 1952 White Feather Lane, Nokomis, FL 34275
Phone: (704) 906-9441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Davis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Acpmp Research Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (46%), Pennsylvania (28%), Florida (16%), Massachusetts (6%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Davis Family Foundation gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 154% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acpmp Research Foundation Springfield, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prevent Child Absue North Carolina Morrisville, NC | Unrestricted | $3,172 |
| Family Promise of the Triangle Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $2,060 |
| Grace United Methodist Church St Augustine, FL | Unrestricted | $2,044 |
| Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hunger & Health Coalition Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $825 |
| Water Mission Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $517 |
| Chilldren's Corner Preschool Los Altos, CA | Unrestricted | $511 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Valle Crucis Park Banner Elk, NC | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $461,481 | $96,303 | $24,310 | $17,756 | 16 | $17,792 | $57,010 | $20,521 |
| 2023 | $388,462 | $73,387 | $15,386 | $10,700 | 9 | $10,735 | $6,736 | $18,078 |
| 2022 | $330,460 | $31,066 | $16,048 | $11,500 | 5 | $11,570 | $14,737 | $14,672 |
| 2021 | $315,443 | $198,191 | $7,781 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,035 | $49,731 | $8,154 |
| 2020 | $125,032 | $2,200 | $916 | — | — | — | $1,319 | $6,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Davis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as the ACPMP Research Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, Family Promise of the Triangle, Grace United Methodist Church, and Children’s Hospital.
Among its grantees, Valle Crucis Park says its mission is to provide a safe, peaceful recreation resource and gathering space, preserve open space, and educate the community about environmental issues relating to the park, wetlands, and river. Babies Need Bottoms Inc says it works to improve the lives of babies, toddlers, and parents in Western North Carolina through diaper distribution, community awareness, and partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $17,756. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median grant of $506. The largest reported awards included $5,000 to ACPMP Research Foundation; $3,172 to Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina; $2,060 to Family Promise of the Triangle; and $2,044 to Grace United Methodist Church. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott B Davis, Douglas A Davis, Lynn Davis, and Florrie Levine as trustees.
The Davis Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas A. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott B. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Florrie Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Davis Family Foundation
How much does The Davis Family Foundation give each year?
The Davis Family Foundation gave $18K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 9 grants.
What is The Davis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Davis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $506, and its average grant was $1,110, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Davis Family Foundation give grants?
The Davis Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boone, NC (2 grants) and Blowing Rock, NC (2 grants).
Does The Davis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Davis Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Davis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Davis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Acpmp Research Foundation ($5,000), Prevent Child Absue North Carolina ($3,172) and Family Promise of the Triangle ($2,060), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Davis Family Foundation?
The Davis Family Foundation reported $461K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Davis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as the ACPMP Research Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, Family Promise of the Triangle, Grace United Methodist Church, and Children’s Hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Davis Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Davis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Davis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3575992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Davis Family Foundation 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.
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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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