Funding Amount

More than US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • KWDF provides support to organizations directly and not to organizations or individuals that act as intermediaries for funding, such as the United Way.

Geography

  • In Tarrant County, Texas, and the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeast N
  • Located within the United States that meet IRS 501(c)(3) requirements and whose work aligns with the mission of the Foundatio
  • In Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding areas, as well as in the communitie

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Grants supporting Constitutional freedoms are made on a national basis.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Or deny support to any organization because of its
  • Not eligible: Its members’
  • Not eligible: Religious beliefs or political affiliations
  • Not eligible: Lack of same
  • Not eligible: However, contributions may not be used for furthering particular religious beliefs or supporting political candidates for office.

Overview

The Ken W. Davis Foundation Grant provides essential funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that align with the Foundation's mission of promoting basic human needs and education in line with Constitutional freedoms. With a minimum grant size of $2,500, the Foundation focuses on supporting human service organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, and the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, while also offering national support for grants related to Constitutional freedoms.

Funding
Minimum grant size is $2,500.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations located within the United States that meet IRS 501(c)(3) requirements and whose work aligns with the mission of the Foundation may apply for support.KWDF provides support to organizations directly and not to organizations or individuals that act as intermediaries for funding, such as the United Way.KWDF provides grants to human service organizations in Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding areas, as well as in the communities of the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.Grants supporting Constitutional freedoms are made on a national basis.

Ineligibility

KWDF does not support or deny support to any organization because of its, or its members’, religious beliefs or political affiliations, or lack of same. However, contributions may not be used for furthering particular religious beliefs or supporting political candidates for office.

What Ken W Davis Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
119
Total given
$2.5M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$2,500–$70K
  • By dollars: Texas 82%, Tennessee 4%, Oregon 3%. Top recipient cities: Fort Worth, TX; Midland, TX; Dallas, TX.
  • 58% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Tarrant Area Food Bank · Fort Worth, TX

    Increased food dist demand due to govt shut down

    $70K

  • Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center Inc · Bend, OR

    General operations

    $69K

  • Centers for Children & Families · Midland, TX

    Provide counseling service for receipents

    $60K

  • Recording Library of West TX · Midland, TX

    General operating fund

    $60K

  • Community Foundation of the Hill Country · Kerrville, TX

    Kerr county flood relief fund

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Human services
  • Education

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