Private foundation · EIN 75-2497580 · Pennington, New Jersey

Joe E Davis 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, $120K total, median $6,400.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$120K
Median grant
$6,400
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beltway Park ChurchAbilene, TXSupport for prison ministry$20K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$15K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCUnrestricted general$10K
Hendrick Home for ChildrenAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$10K
Disability Resources IncAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$10K
Turning Point USA NfpPhoenix, AZUnrestricted general$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarIrving, TXUnrestricted general$6,400
Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family ProgramAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$6,400
Alliance for Women & ChildrenAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$6,400
Abilene Zoological GardensAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$6,400
Noah Project IncAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$6,400
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAUnrestricted general$6,000
American Diabetes AssocArlington, VAUnrestricted general$5,000
Mosaic Chruch of AbileneAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$1,000
Taylor County Veterans Service OfficeAbilene, TXUnrestricted general$1,000

By state: Texas 10 · Missouri 1 · North Carolina 1 · Arizona 1 · Georgia 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Joe E Davis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Joe E Davis 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 Joe E Davis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 15 grants, a median of $6,400.

Where does Joe E Davis Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), Missouri (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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