THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
37-1648116
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Carl A. Davis and Lois E. Davis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, with additional support in Alabama and Washington, D.C. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of St Thomas
$12.3M
27%
THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$10.8M
24%
PERSONAL ORDINARIATE OF THE CHAIR OF ST PETER
$5.5M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION?
No. THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION give?
THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Alabama, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $7.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include University of St Thomas, THE METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and PERSONAL ORDINARIATE OF THE CHAIR OF ST PETER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION?
THE CARL A DAVIS AND LOIS E DAVIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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