The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations for educational, religious, cultural, medical, and community-service purposes.
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation gave $285K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Texas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $284,846
- -47.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,737
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,175
- Total assets
- $1,070,255
- -13.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (35% 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 Leah and Richard Davis Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing specifies no particular application format and lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Davis Leah And Richard Davi
Mailing address: 1 National Drive Sw, Atlanta, GA 30336
Phone: (404) 202-7209
Email: richard.davis@natdistco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ of Texas at Austin ($100K). Together the top 10 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 48 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest listed shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (35%), Nevada (23%), Georgia (17%), and New York (14%). The filing also lists Michigan at 4%. These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $537K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Educational | $100,000 |
| Maccabee Task Force Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Religious | $66,370 |
| The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy Atlanta, GA | Educational | $36,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Cultural | $25,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Medical | $12,500 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School Southfield, MI | Educational | $10,350 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washington, DC | Community Service/Social Justice | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Love Thy Neighbor Foundation Purcellville, VA | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center Northfield, IL | Cutural | $2,563 |
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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 | $1,070,255 | $146,907 | $306,925 | $284,846 | 12 | $284,846 | $124,828 | $187,447 |
| 2023 | $1,230,820 | $301,969 | $553,598 | $537,476 | 11 | $537,476 | $290,464 | $180,776 |
| 2022 | $1,482,452 | $267,821 | $336,557 | $322,063 | 10 | $322,063 | $260,325 | $194,560 |
| 2021 | $1,257,396 | $1,336,812 | $377,443 | $373,030 | 9 | $373,030 | $191,966 | $136,894 |
| 2020 | $298,025 | $288,454 | $105,044 | $102,750 | 6 | — | $116,819 | $40,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, religious activities, cultural programs, medical causes, and community service or social justice.
Among its grantees, the Maccabee Task Force Foundation describes its mission as combating antisemitism on college campuses, with a focus on countering the BDS movement. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $284,846. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,175. Notable grants included $100,000 to the University of Texas at Austin, $66,370 to the Maccabee Task Force Foundation, $36,000 to the Alfred & Adele Davis Academy, and $25,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It specifies no particular application format, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. The filing lists Richard Davis Leah and Richard Davi as the application contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Davis is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation is led by Richard Davis, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Davis
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Leah and Richard Davis Foundation
How much does The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation give each year?
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation gave $285K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $537K across 11 grants.
What is The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,175, and its average grant was $23,737, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation give grants?
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's top state is Texas, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (23%) and Georgia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants) and "Religious" (3 grants).
Who are The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Univ of Texas at Austin ($100,000), Maccabee Task Force Foundation ($66,370) and The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation?
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, religious activities, cultural programs, medical causes, and community service or social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation?
The filing specifies no particular application format and lists no award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's EIN?
The Leah and Richard Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3988311. 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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