Private foundation · EIN 75-2574976 · Center, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wi and Inez 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: 10 grants paid, $212K total, median $18K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$212K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shelby County Children's Advocacy CenterCenter, TXTo support abused children in furtherance of their charitable mission$57K
Friends of Center Roughrider AthleticsCenter, TXTo support texas athletes at center high school$29K
Methodist Children's HomeWaco, TXTo support the ministries to offer hope to children and youth.$25K
Shelbyville High SchoolShelbyville, TXTo support shelbyville high school ag dept$21K
Fannie Brown Booth Memorial LibraryCenter, TXTo enhance the facilities and provide more for patrons of all ages$20K
Alcuin SchoolDallas, TXTo support the highest quality experience to all school related programs$15K
Huxley Volunteer Fire DepartmentShelbyville, TXTo support huxley fire department$15K
Shelbyville Volunteer Fire DepartmentShelbyville, TXTo support the shelbyville fire department$15K
Alcuin School-Scholarship FundDallas, TXTo support the gift of alcuin experience to exceptional student who might not have the opportunity$10K
Ladonia Cemetary Association IncLadonia, TXTo support the cemetary grounds in ladonia$5,000

About this foundation

Wi and Inez Davis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Center, Texas, administered in care of Cynthia Davis Griffin, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Wi and Inez 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 Wi and Inez Davis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $212K across 10 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Wi and Inez Davis Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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