Ken W Davis Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-6012722 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.5M
Organizations funded119
Typical grant$17,000
Total assets$55.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KEN W DAVIS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3419, FORT WORTH TX 76113 |
| Phone | 8173324081 |
| Form and materials | THE REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE RECIPIENT PROJECT OR PROGRAM OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, CONTRIBUTION GOAL, AMOUNT OF SPECIFIC REQUEST, COPY OF CHARITABLE ORGNAIZATION'S MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND COPY OF ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER DOCUMENTING IRS EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | Increased food dist demand due to govt shut down | $70,000 |
| Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Bend, OR | General operations | $69,000 |
| Centers for Children & Families | Midland, TX | Provide counseling service for receipents | $60,000 |
| Recording Library of West Tx | Midland, TX | General operating fund | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief fund | $50,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis & Child Advocacy Ctr | Midland, TX | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Keerrville flood relief fund | $50,000 |
| True Purpose Ministries | Maryville, TN | Building project - capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Aphasia Center of West Texas Inc | Midland, TX | General operating fund | $40,000 |
| Community Children's Clinic | Midland, TX | General operations | $40,000 |
| Mission Agape | Midland, TX | Various food programs | $40,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Midland, TX | Meals on wheels program | $40,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of Am | Englewwood, CO | Operation freedom program | $35,000 |
| Permian Basin Gifts of Hope | Midland, TX | Financial assistance program | $35,000 |
| Tbhc - Texas Baptist Home for Children | Odessa, TX | General operations | $35,000 |
| West Texas Gifts of Hope | Odessa, TX | New patient care bag program | $35,000 |
| Buckner Childrens & Family Svc | Midland, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Drc Solutions | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Give an Hour | Clarksburg, MO | Military mile project ft bliss | $30,000 |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center | Odessa, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Samaritan Center Inc | Midland, TX | General operations | $30,000 |
| Addy's Hope Adoption Agency | Midland, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| All Saints Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Virtual maternal care program | $25,000 |
| America's Vetdog | Smithtown, NY | General operations | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America (Buffalo Trails Council) | Midland, TX | Genereal opeations | $25,000 |
| Cancer Care Service | Fort Worth, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Casa de Amigos of Midland Inc | Midland, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Casa of West Texas | Midland, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Cnm Connect | Dallas, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Crisis Center of West Texas | Odessa, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science & History | Fort Worth, TX | Fwmsh bluestar museums program | $25,000 |
| Harvesting in Mansfield Food Bank - Him | Mansfield, TX | Community grocery program for tarrant county | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Midland Children's Rehab Center | Midland, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Tampa, FL | Various programs | $25,000 |
| Opportunity Tribe (Unlock Ministries Inc) | Midland, TN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center Inc | Midland, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | Veterans services program | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Street Hope-Tn | Powell, TN | Restoration for self-trafficking | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| West Aid of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Hurricane helene & milton | $25,000 |
| Starpoint School at Tcu | Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship program | $22,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin | Midland, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | Generl operations | $20,000 |
| Education Partnership of the Permian Basin | Midland, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Expanco Inc Dba Amplify | Fort Worth, TX | A/C replacements & improvements | $20,000 |
| Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center | Odessa, TX | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Lena Pope Home | Fort Worth, TX | Counseling services | $20,000 |
| Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry | Midland, TX | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Paralzyed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | Pav education foundation | $20,000 |
| Quality of Life Plus Program | Mclean, VA | Senior design capstone project | $20,000 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation | Gainesville, TX | Camp sweeney children's program | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission - Dallas | Dallas, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| West Texas Counseling & Guidance | San Angelo, TX | Therapy for children ages 3-17 | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Ft Worth | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | Tarrant ramp projects | $17,500 |
| When We Love | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $17,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 119 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,500,000 | 119 |
| 2024 | $2,500,000 | 128 |
| 2023 | $2,400,000 | 169 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102890
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6012722
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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