The Mike and Linda Davis Family
The Mike and Linda Davis Family is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $55,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, animal welfare, food assistance, health, nuclear energy, veterans’ services, and the arts.
The Mike and Linda Davis Family at a glance
In short: The Mike and Linda Davis Family gave $55K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Ohio. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +61.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,500
- +61.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $974,046
- +72.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mike and Linda Davis Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists John M. Davis as the contact; application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: John M Davis
Mailing address: 1463 Westwicke Place, Dayton, OH 45459
Phone: (513) 615-9546
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mike and Linda Davis Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression ($8K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Ohio received 25% of grant dollars, New York 18%, Pennsylvania 15%, the District of Columbia 15%, and Illinois 9%. The listed grants also include recipients in California, Tennessee, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mike and Linda Davis Family open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 129% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression Philadelphia, PA | Freedom of Speech Advocacy | $8,000 |
| National Alliance for Public Schools Washington, DC | Lead public education to better achievement for all students by fostering a strong character sector | $8,000 |
| American Nuclear Society Westmont, IL | Promotion of Safe and Peaceful Nuclear Energy | $5,000 |
| Foodbank Inc Dayton, OH | Fund Food for the Hungry | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Dayton Dayton, OH | Support Abandoned Pets | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc Rye, NY | Blood Cancer Research and Patient Support | $5,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Vocatgional Training Scholarships | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Research and Treatment for Children with Cancer | $5,000 |
| TUNNELS2TOWERS Staten Island, NY | Provides Aid to Disadvantage Veterans and First Responders | $5,000 |
| Victoria Theatre Association DBA Dayton Live Dayton, OH | Strengthen economic & artistic vitality of dayton oh community | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $974,046 | $466,366 | $57,419 | $55,000 | 10 | $56,192 | $380,066 | $57,013 |
| 2024 | $565,099 | $82,915 | $38,319 | $34,000 | 10 | $35,292 | $15,525 | $35,459 |
| 2023 | $520,503 | $137,203 | $30,111 | $27,500 | 9 | $28,839 | $135,931 | $29,054 |
| 2022 | $413,411 | $8,502 | $27,077 | $24,000 | 7 | $25,427 | $6,852 | $29,834 |
| 2021 | $431,986 | $447,989 | $16,003 | $16,000 | 5 | $16,003 | $21,948 | $1,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mike and Linda Davis Family reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton describes its mission as advancing the health, welfare, and safety of animals and people. The American Nuclear Society says it provides professional development, forums for sharing information and technological advances, and outreach to the public and policymakers. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, without denying treatment based on a family’s ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $55,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $8,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $8,000 each to the Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression for freedom of speech advocacy and the National Alliance for Public Schools for work to improve public education achievement. The American Nuclear Society, Foodbank Inc., Humane Society of Greater Dayton, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mike Rowe Works Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Tunnels2Towers each received $5,000. Victoria Theatre Association, doing business as Dayton Live, received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John M. Davis and Linda S. Davis as trustees.
The Mike and Linda Davis Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda S. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mike and Linda Davis Family
How much does The Mike and Linda Davis Family give each year?
The Mike and Linda Davis Family gave $55K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 10 grants.
What is The Mike and Linda Davis Family's typical grant size?
The Mike and Linda Davis Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mike and Linda Davis Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Mike and Linda Davis Family give grants?
The Mike and Linda Davis Family's top state is Ohio, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (3 grants).
Does The Mike and Linda Davis Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Mike and Linda Davis Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Mike and Linda Davis Family's largest grantees?
The Mike and Linda Davis Family's largest 2025 grantees include Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression ($8,000), National Alliance for Public Schools ($8,000) and American Nuclear Society ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mike and Linda Davis Family?
The Mike and Linda Davis Family reported $974K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mike and Linda Davis Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton describes its mission as advancing the health, welfare, and safety of animals and people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mike and Linda Davis Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mike and Linda Davis Family's EIN?
The Mike and Linda Davis Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5224745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mike and Linda Davis Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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