The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. It made 19 grants totaling $1,026,883 in filing year 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Texas. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,026,883
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,046
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,287,988
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (13 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% 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 Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact the Gordon Davis Foundation board; submit an application with the request. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Gordon Davis Foundation Board Of Di
Mailing address: 1020 Se Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79404
Phone: (806) 741-8485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Tech University ($670K). Together the top 10 received $947K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 61 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to Missouri, 2% to New Mexico, and 1% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 19 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $137K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 585% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 $150K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $670,083 |
| Amsa Kearney, MO | General Purpose | $59,300 |
| Rescued Animals Second Chance Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Wtamu Foundation Canyon, TX | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Ruidoso Racing Foundation Ruidoso, NM | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| International Stockmen's Education Corsicana, TX | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Fibermax Center for Discovery Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| TTU Alumni Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Backyard Mission Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $17,287,988 | $1,405,803 | $1,134,395 | $1,026,883 | 19 | $1,026,883 | $293,202 | $918,981 |
| 2023 | $17,016,581 | $-489,251 | $956,655 | $862,022 | 17 | $862,022 | $320,003 | $607,331 |
| 2022 | $18,462,486 | $356,605 | $1,034,872 | $960,000 | 10 | $960,000 | $281,733 | $821,769 |
| 2021 | $19,140,753 | $16,300,570 | $159,817 | $150,000 | 15 | $150,000 | $140,951 | $247,578 |
| 2020 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $147,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $919K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include support for a university, foundations, and other organizations; the listed grant purposes are general purpose.
Among the grantees, Ruidoso Racing Foundation says it serves the Ruidoso Downs horse racing community, focusing on educational, health, welfare, spiritual, and emotional needs. Innovia Foundation describes itself as a community foundation that works with people and organizations to address regional problems, help people in need, and respond to regional opportunities. United Way of Southern Maine says it improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,026,883. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $670,083, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $670,083 to Texas Tech University, $59,300 to AMSA, $50,000 each to Rescued Animals Second Chance and WTAMU Foundation, and $25,000 each to Ruidoso Racing Foundation, International Stockmen’s Education, and FiberMax Center for Discovery.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gordon Davis, Joyce Davis, Matt Owens, and Kevin Pond as officers.
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon Davis
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce Davis
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Pond
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matt Owens
Officer
On filings since 2021
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 Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation
How much does The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation give each year?
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $862K across 17 grants.
What is The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $54,046, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation give grants?
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (8 grants).
Does The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Tech University ($670,083), Amsa ($59,300) and Rescued Animals Second Chance ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation?
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $919K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for a university, foundations, and other organizations; the listed grant purposes are general purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation?
Contact the Gordon Davis Foundation board; submit an application with the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's EIN?
The Gordon & Joyce Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3910839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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