The Gary Davis Family Foundation
The Gary Davis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Awendaw, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina and identifies basic human needs, educational opportunities, and health services as areas it will look to support.
The Gary Davis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gary Davis Family Foundation gave $149K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in North Carolina. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,000
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,545
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $378,966
- -15.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gary Davis Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a brief summary of the applicant organization’s history and establishment date, mission and goals, current programs or activities, service statistics and accomplishments, and any new or unique activities; the organization’s relationship and role relative to similar organizations; counts of board members, paid staff, and volunteers; the purpose of the grant request; financial information; and a copy of its IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The filing says charities will be evaluated on their performance and discipline in measuring program results and outcomes.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary Davis
Mailing address: PO Box 339, Awendaw, SC 29429
Phone: (843) 670-4888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gary Davis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke Health ($50K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars were distributed between North Carolina (66%) and South Carolina (34%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gary Davis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 319% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $286K (2019). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Health Durham, NC | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| NC Veterinary Medical Foundation Raleigh, NC | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Musc Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $22,500 |
| Community Partnership Inc Raleigh, NC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Roper St Francis Charleston, SC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Chabad Mt Pleasant, SC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary Hollywood, SC | Operational Support | $7,500 |
| Cashiers Cares Cashiers, NC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Glenville Cashiers Rescue Squad Glenville, NC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Dream Chasing Raleigh, NC | Operational Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $378,966 | $105,740 | $175,743 | $149,000 | 11 | $158,825 | $90,140 | $49,718 |
| 2023 | $448,969 | $105,755 | $145,603 | $119,500 | 10 | $129,505 | $90,481 | $50,809 |
| 2022 | $488,817 | $68,333 | $132,114 | $107,000 | 12 | $116,291 | $53,191 | $52,264 |
| 2021 | $552,598 | $65,347 | $103,962 | $77,500 | 11 | $87,156 | $49,021 | $68,220 |
| 2020 | $591,213 | $46,034 | $66,090 | $52,000 | 11 | — | $34,510 | $59,133 |
| 2019 | $611,269 | $310,817 | $299,690 | $286,000 | 6 | — | $62,267 | $54,320 |
| 2018 | $600,142 | $15,465 | $187,536 | $180,000 | 4 | — | $10,060 | $44,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gary Davis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 filing says it will look to support basic human needs, including family safety, food services, homeless shelters, and housing; educational opportunities, such as early childhood education, literacy, after-school programs, and job or skills training; and health services, including health clinics, substance abuse treatment, and childhood health and well-being.
Among its 2024 grantees, Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary received $7,500. The sanctuary describes its mission as providing “a compassionate safe-haven with quality food and medical care for dogs and cats” and a temporary home for animals able to be adopted, with a forever home for those in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $149,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. All listed 2024 grants were designated for operational support. Notable awards included $50,000 to Duke Health, $25,000 to NC Veterinary Medical Foundation, $22,500 to MUSC, and $10,000 each to Community Partnership Inc, Roper St Francis, and Chabad.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gary Davis Family Foundation is led by I Gary Davis, Chairman on every filing since 2018; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
I Gary Davis
Chairman
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick M Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Brooks Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline B Davis
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy R Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Gary Davis Family Foundation
How much does The Gary Davis Family Foundation give each year?
The Gary Davis Family Foundation gave $149K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 10 grants.
What is The Gary Davis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gary Davis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gary Davis Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Gary Davis Family Foundation give grants?
The Gary Davis Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (3 grants) and Charleston, SC (3 grants).
Does The Gary Davis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gary Davis Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gary Davis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gary Davis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Duke Health ($50,000), NC Veterinary Medical Foundation ($25,000) and Musc ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gary Davis Family Foundation?
The Gary Davis Family Foundation reported $379K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gary Davis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gary Davis Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gary Davis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gary Davis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0327569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 10, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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