Private foundation · EIN 32-6487439 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Richard K & Theresa a Davis Family Foundation

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: 15 grants paid, $798K total, median $25K. 27% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$798K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MN
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral operating$200K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoeniz, AZGeneral operating$200K
Scholars of FinanceMenlo Park, CAGeneral operating$100K
Denver Christian SchoolsLakewood, COGeneral operating$100K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of ArizonaScottsdale, AZGeneral operating$50K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$25K
Colorado AcademyDenver, COGeneral operating$25K
Havern Center IncLittleton, COGeneral operating$25K
Parenting Special Kids Network IncPhoenix, AZGeneral operating$13K
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXGeneral operating$10K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County & Inland EmpireIrvine, CAGeneral operating$10K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$10K
Youth Frontiers IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$10K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of South FloridaMiami, FLGeneral operating$10K
2026 Special Olympics USA GamesSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$10K

By state: Arizona 3 · Minnesota 4 · Colorado 3 · California 3 · Texas 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

The Richard K & Theresa a Davis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 The Richard K & Theresa a Davis Family Foundation 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 The Richard K & Theresa a Davis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $798K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Richard K & Theresa a Davis Family Foundation give?

Arizona (3 grants), Minnesota (4 grants), Colorado (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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