Ben Davis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 86-2685651 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Education | $51,668 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | Religious organization | $51,483 |
| Family Legacy Missions | Dallas, TX | Education in africa | $2,880 |
| The Bison Foundation | Denver, CO | Health | $1,200 |
| Both Ends Believing | Dallas, TX | Youth advocacy | $1,025 |
| Adolescent & Family Health Center | Midlothian, VA | Health | $1,000 |
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Curefaorg | Downingtown, PA | Health | $1,000 |
| Riptide Society | Liberty Hill, TX | Youth support | $1,000 |
| Jon Chandonnet | San Diego, CA | Support services | $1,000 |
| Fort Bend Women's Center | Richmond, TX | Survivor advocacy | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Newtown, CT | Youth advocacy | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Police Dinner | Dallas, TX | Support services | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | Education | $865 |
| The Bee Foundation | Wayne, PA | Health | $800 |
| Kinetic Groove | Dallas, TX | Spiritual curriculum | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | Health | $500 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Dallas, TX | Support services | $250 |
| Friends of the Katy Trail | Dallas, TX | Environmental preservation | $250 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha | Carmel, IN | Education | $100 |
| University of Richmond | University of Richmond, VA | Education | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,721 | 21 |
| 2023 | $109,732 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2685651
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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