Private foundation · EIN 26-3103871 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Evelyn M Davies Foundation Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $301K total, median $9,500. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$301K
Median grant
$9,500
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Plains Food BankLubbock, TXOperating expenses and food assistance programs$100K
Lubbock Meals on WheelsLubbock, TXOperating expenses and food assistance programs$40K
Texas Tech University FoundationLubbock, TXTtuhsc lubbock impact patient care equipment/supplies$40K
Silent Wings Museum Foundation IncLubbock, TXSilent wings theater renovation$25K
Community Health Center of LubbockLubbock, TXWomen's health equipment and general operating expenses$15K
Texas Tech University FoundationLubbock, TXEvelyn davies engineering robotics program endowment whitacre college of engineering$15K
Lubbock ImpactLubbock, TXProviding healthcare, food, clothing, and classes$10K
Texas Tech University FoundationLubbock, TXRaider relief fund$10K
Meals on Wheels Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral operating expenses$9,000
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXOperations$9,000
Texas Tech University FoundationLubbock, TXTtu wcoe water and the enfironment research center$9,000
Retina Foundation of the SouthwestDallas, TXGeneral operating expenses within the age-related macular degeneration research & treatment programs$8,000
Lubbock Arts AllianceLubbock, TXPrograms and operations$5,000
Houston Food BankHouston, TXOperations$4,000
Scurry County Ministerial AllianceSnyder, TXOperations$1,000
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXSmu fund for greatest needs$1,000

About this foundation

Evelyn M Davies Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Evelyn M Davies, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Evelyn M Davies Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Evelyn M Davies Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $301K across 16 grants, a median of $9,500.

Where does Evelyn M Davies Foundation Trust give?

Texas (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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