How to apply
The request should include a description of the recipient project or program of the charitable organization, contribution goal, amount of specific request, copy of charitable orgnaization's most recent audited financial statements and copy of organization's irs determination letter documenting irs exempt status. Contact: Ken W Davis Foundation, Po Box 3419, Fort Worth, Tx, 8173324081 Deadlines: December 31 Restrictions: NO
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 119 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TX | Increased food dist demand due to govt shut down | $70K |
| Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center IncBend, OR | General operations | $69K |
| Centers for Children & FamiliesMidland, TX | Provide counseling service for receipents | $60K |
| Recording Library of West TxMidland, TX | General operating fund | $60K |
| Community Foundation of the Hill CountryKerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief fund | $50K |
| Midland Rape Crisis & Child Advocacy CtrMidland, TX | General operating fund | $50K |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | Keerrville flood relief fund | $50K |
| True Purpose MinistriesMaryville, TN | Building project - capital campaign | $50K |
| Aphasia Center of West Texas IncMidland, TX | General operating fund | $40K |
| Community Children's ClinicMidland, TX | General operations | $40K |
| Mission AgapeMidland, TX | Various food programs | $40K |
| Senior Life MidlandMidland, TX | Meals on wheels program | $40K |
| Freedom Service Dogs of AmEnglewwood, CO | Operation freedom program | $35K |
| Permian Basin Gifts of HopeMidland, TX | Financial assistance program | $35K |
| Tbhc - Texas Baptist Home for ChildrenOdessa, TX | General operations | $35K |
| West Texas Gifts of HopeOdessa, TX | New patient care bag program | $35K |
| Buckner Childrens & Family SvcMidland, TX | General operations | $30K |
| Drc SolutionsFort Worth, TX | General operations | $30K |
| Give an HourClarksburg, MO | Military mile project ft bliss | $30K |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation CenterOdessa, TX | General operations | $30K |
| Samaritan Center IncMidland, TX | General operations | $30K |
| Addy's Hope Adoption AgencyMidland, TX | General operations | $25K |
| All Saints Health FoundationFort Worth, TX | Virtual maternal care program | $25K |
| America's VetdogSmithtown, NY | General operations | $25K |
| Boy Scouts of America (buffalo Trails Council)Midland, TX | Genereal opeations | $25K |
| Cancer Care ServiceFort Worth, TX | General operating fund | $25K |
| CASA de Amigos of Midland IncMidland, TX | General operations | $25K |
| CASA of West TexasMidland, TX | General operating fund | $25K |
| Cnm ConnectDallas, TX | General operating fund | $25K |
| Cornerstone Assistance NetworkFort Worth, TX | General operations | $25K |
| Crisis Center of West TexasOdessa, TX | General operations | $25K |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science & HistoryFort Worth, TX | Fwmsh bluestar museums program | $25K |
| Harvesting in Mansfield Food Bank - HimMansfield, TX | Community grocery program for tarrant county | $25K |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | General operations | $25K |
| Midland Children's Rehab CenterMidland, TX | General operating fund | $25K |
| Operation Healing ForcesTampa, FL | Various programs | $25K |
| Opportunity Tribe (unlock Ministries Inc)Midland, TN | General operations | $25K |
| Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center IncMidland, TX | General operations | $25K |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Veterans services program | $25K |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX | General operating fund | $25K |
| Street Hope-TnPowell, TN | Restoration for self-trafficking | $25K |
| Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | General operations | $25K |
| West Aid of Fort WorthFort Worth, TX | General operations | $25K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | Hurricane helene & milton | $25K |
| Starpoint School at TcuFort Worth, TX | Scholarship program | $22K |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Permian BasinMidland, TX | General operations | $20K |
| Community Food BankFort Worth, TX | Generl operations | $20K |
| Education Partnership of the Permian BasinMidland, TX | General operations | $20K |
| Expanco Inc Dba AmplifyFort Worth, TX | A/c replacements & improvements | $20K |
| Harmony Home Children's Advocacy CenterOdessa, TX | General operating fund | $20K |
| Lena Pope HomeFort Worth, TX | Counseling services | $20K |
| Midland Soup Kitchen MinistryMidland, TX | General operating fund | $20K |
| Paralzyed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DC | Pav education foundation | $20K |
| Quality of Life Plus ProgramMcLean, VA | Senior design capstone project | $20K |
| Southwestern Diabetic FoundationGainesville, TX | Camp sweeney children's program | $20K |
| Union Gospel Mission - DallasDallas, TX | General operations | $20K |
| West Texas Counseling & GuidanceSan Angelo, TX | Therapy for children ages 3-17 | $20K |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Ft WorthFort Worth, TX | General operations | $20K |
| Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TX | Tarrant ramp projects | $18K |
| When We LoveFort Worth, TX | General operations | $17K |
By state: Texas 103 · Tennessee 3 · Oregon 1 · Colorado 2 · North Carolina 1 · District of Columbia 2
About this foundation
Ken W Davis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, tax-exempt since 1956. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ken W Davis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The request should include a description of the recipient project or program of the charitable organization, contribution goal, amount of specific request, copy of charitable orgnaization's most… Deadlines: December 31.
How much does Ken W Davis Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.5M across 119 grants, a median of $17K.
Where does Ken W Davis Foundation give?
Texas (103 grants), Tennessee (3 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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