M N Davidson Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 74-6042120 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
45% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Area Council | Lake Charles, LA | General fund | $3,500 |
| Kipp Academy of Houston | Houston, TX | General fund | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Swla | Lake Charles, LA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Metairie, LA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Mcneese State University Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | Scholarship fund | $2,850 |
| Rice University - Tx | Houston, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,500 |
| Congregation Temple Emanuel | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| St John's School - Tx | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sulphur Police | Sulphur, LA | Ward 4 | $1,000 |
| LA Native Plant Society | Boyce, LA | General fund | $100 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($1,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,950 | 13 |
| 2024 | $33,100 | 17 |
| 2023 | $14,400 | 13 |
| 2022 | $19,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612379349100851
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6042120
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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