Private foundation · EIN 81-6909497 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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: 13 grants paid, $668K total, median $5,010. 46% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$668K
Median grant
$5,010
Stays in NV
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Utah ResearchSalt Lake City, UTCharity$500K
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsSalt Lake City, UTTo further the mission of the org$50K
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsSalt Lake City, UTTo further the mission of th e org$35K
Loveland Living Planet AquariumDraper, UTTo further the mission of the org$20K
Unlv Athletic ProgramLas Vegas, NVTo further the mission of the org$20K
Blind Center of NevadaLas Vegas, NVCharity$17K
JdrfTustin, CACharity$5,010
Zion's YouthLas Vegas, NVCharity$5,000
Las Vegas Area Council BsaLas Vegas, NVCharity$5,000
Desert Reign FoundationLas Vegas, NVCharity$5,000
Vassiliadis ElementaryLas Vegas, NVCharity$5,000
Humanitarian FundSalt Lake City, UTTo further the mission of the org$1,000
Light the WorldSalt Lake City, UTCharity$922

By state: Utah 6 · Nevada 6 · California 1

About this foundation

Davis Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 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 Davis Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $668K across 13 grants, a median of $5,010.

Where does Davis Family Foundation give?

Utah (6 grants), Nevada (6 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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