The Davis Foundation
The Davis Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in January 1991. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with no employees. The foundation primarily funds community, healthcare, education, religion, arts, and history initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$325K
+210.4% YoY
Grant Count
48
+11.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+178.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Davis Foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Community development
- Healthcare
- Education
- Religion
- Arts
- History
Grantmaking
The foundation's grantmaking is supported primarily by investment income rather than contributions. In fiscal year 2024, the foundation received $151,987 in investment income and dividends, compared to $0 in grants and contributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented funding activity in Georgia, North Carolina, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending October 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,462,264
- Total Revenue: $152,062
- Total Expenses: $110,694
- Total Liabilities: $2,600
- Investment Income: $151,987
- Net Gain from Sale of Assets: $75
Revenue Composition (FY 2024): The foundation's revenue is derived almost entirely from investment income and dividends, with minimal contributions from donors.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,337,022 | $1,462,264 | $1,495,146 |
| Revenue | $204,171 | $152,062 | $252,111 |
| Expenses | $333,513 | $110,694 | $191,250 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $325,120 | $104,735 | $184,950 |
| Net Investment Income | $204,171 | $152,062 | $150,211 |
| Distributable Amount | $271,089 | $240,055 | $214,998 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
219 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 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT DAVIS JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WINIFRED S DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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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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