The Davis-Molony Fund
The Davis-Molony Fund is a private foundation based in Slidell, Louisiana. It made 15 grants totaling $99,500 in 2023 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Missouri.
The Davis-Molony Fund at a glance
In short: The Davis-Molony Fund gave $100K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Louisiana. 67% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $99,500
- +19.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,633
- -28.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,096,640
- +0.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Davis-Molony Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1543 8Th Street, Slidell, LA 70458-2805
Phone: (504) 245-1002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Davis-Molony Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Families Helping Families ($10K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 10% to Texas, 6% to Tennessee, and 3% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Davis-Molony Fund open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 20% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2022) to $106K (2020). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families Helping Families New Orleans, LA | To fund arts program for children ages 6-14 with special needs | $10,000 |
| St Pius New Orleans, LA | To Assist the Organization in Their Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Behind the Line Denham Springs, LA | To Assist the Organization in Their Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Rescued Pets Movement Houston, TX | To Assist the Organization in Their Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Family Resources of New Orleans Inc Boutte, LA | To Assist the Organization in Their Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope New Orleans, LA | For living expenses of under priveleged children in the new orleans area | $7,500 |
| Green Community Foundation Morgan City, LA | To Assist the Organization in Their Charitable Purpose. | $7,000 |
| Animal Rescue New Orleans New Orleans, LA | To Assist the Organization in Their Charitable Purpose. | $6,000 |
| Addie Ray Racing Inc Chattanooga, TN | To Assist the Organization in Their Charitable Purpose. | $6,000 |
| Harry Tompson Center New Orleans, LA | General donation to support center - minister homeless in nola | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,096,640 | $-12,533 | $126,247 | $99,500 | 15 | $104,390 | $88,297 | $101,628 |
| 2022 | $2,089,419 | $132,337 | $112,766 | $83,000 | 9 | $87,890 | $107,461 | $112,468 |
| 2021 | $2,328,681 | $106,961 | $121,119 | $93,500 | 15 | — | $84,232 | $103,772 |
| 2020 | $1,962,577 | $135,355 | $131,475 | $106,000 | 13 | — | $114,770 | $103,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Davis-Molony Fund reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2023 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Family Resources of New Orleans says its mission is to provide first-time homebuyer training for low-income individuals and families. Rescued Pets Movement describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and transporting homeless animals to adoptive homes. Animal Rescue New Orleans says it rescues and aids abandoned and homeless animals, including through medical care, fostering, adoption, and spay/neuter services.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the fund made 15 grants totaling $99,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $6,000. Among the larger grants, the filing lists $10,000 each for Families Helping Families, St Pius, Behind the Line, Rescued Pets Movement, and Family Resources of New Orleans. Other listed awards included $7,500 to Boys Hope Girls Hope, $7,000 to Green Community Foundation, and $6,000 each to Animal Rescue New Orleans and Addie Ray Racing.
The filing describes the $10,000 grant to Families Helping Families as supporting an arts program for children ages 6–14 with special needs. The $7,500 grant to Boys Hope Girls Hope was listed for living expenses of underprivileged children in the New Orleans area. The $5,000 grants to Harry Tompson Center, Lantern Lights, and St Vincent DePaul Society were described, respectively, as general support for a center serving homeless people, a mission to serve the poor, and assistance to people who are needy and suffering.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Joan Burke as secretary; A Sherwood Platt and John F Schwegmann as vice presidents; Wade Verges as president; Bryan Duplantier as treasurer; and William Cherbonnier and Donald Duplantier as board members.
The Davis-Molony Fund is led by Wade Verges, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Wade Verges
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Sherwood Platt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Duplantier
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Duplantier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Burke
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John F. Schwegmann
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Cherbonnier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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-Molony Fund
How much does The Davis-Molony Fund give each year?
The Davis-Molony Fund gave $100K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $83K across 9 grants.
What is The Davis-Molony Fund's typical grant size?
The Davis-Molony Fund's median grant in 2023 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,633, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Davis-Molony Fund that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Davis-Molony Fund give grants?
The Davis-Molony Fund gives mostly in Louisiana: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (8 grants).
Who are The Davis-Molony Fund's largest grantees?
The Davis-Molony Fund's largest 2023 grantees include Families Helping Families ($10,000), St Pius ($10,000) and Behind the Line ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Davis-Molony Fund?
The Davis-Molony Fund reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Davis-Molony Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Family Resources of New Orleans says its mission is to provide first-time homebuyer training for low-income individuals and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Davis-Molony Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Davis-Molony Fund's EIN?
The Davis-Molony Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0423615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Davis-Molony Fund 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.
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