The Evelyn M Davies Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 26-3103871 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$301K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Plains Food Bank | Lubbock, TX | Operating expenses and food assistance programs | $100,000 |
| Lubbock Meals on Wheels | Lubbock, TX | Operating expenses and food assistance programs | $40,000 |
| Texas Tech University Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Ttuhsc lubbock impact patient care equipment/supplies | $40,000 |
| Silent Wings Museum Foundation Inc | Lubbock, TX | Silent wings theater renovation | $25,000 |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Women's health equipment and general operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Texas Tech University Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Evelyn davies engineering robotics program endowment whitacre college of engineering | $15,000 |
| Lubbock Impact | Lubbock, TX | Providing healthcare, food, clothing, and classes | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech University Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Raider relief fund | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Texas | Austin, TX | General operating expenses | $9,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Operations | $9,000 |
| Texas Tech University Foundation | Lubbock, TX | Ttu wcoe water and the enfironment research center | $9,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | Dallas, TX | General operating expenses within the age-related macular degeneration research & treatment programs | $8,000 |
| Lubbock Arts Alliance | Lubbock, TX | Programs and operations | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Operations | $4,000 |
| Scurry County Ministerial Alliance | Snyder, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Smu fund for greatest needs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $301,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $277,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $282,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641559349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3103871
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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