The Lum Davis Foundation
The Lum Davis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $463K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $29K.
The Lum Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lum Davis Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- -26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $463,242
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lum Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moms Love Forever ($25K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lum Davis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1809% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moms Love Forever Beverly Hills, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Game Changer Events Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $463,242 | $21,632 | $58,288 | $45,000 | 3 | $45,000 | $28,582 |
| 2023 | $499,898 | $13,247 | $61,428 | $61,000 | 5 | $61,000 | $13,247 |
| 2022 | $560,544 | $5,004 | $54,108 | $52,500 | 5 | $52,500 | $22,030 |
| 2021 | $724,444 | $92,965 | $5,797 | $2,357 | 2 | $2,357 | $92,965 |
| 2020 | $611,786 | — | $2,226 | $2,226 | 1 | — | $15,179 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lum Davis Foundation is led by Larry Davis, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Davis
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian K. Irvine
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nickie Lum Davis
Vice President
President & CEO → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
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 Lum Davis Foundation
How much does The Lum Davis Foundation give each year?
The Lum Davis Foundation gave $45K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 5 grants.
What is The Lum Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lum Davis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lum Davis Foundation give grants?
The Lum Davis Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Lum Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Lum Davis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is The Lum Davis Foundation?
The Lum Davis Foundation reported $463K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What is The Lum Davis Foundation's EIN?
The Lum Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3065590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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