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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$3,165,500
- Grants listed
- 76
- Assets, end of year
- $60,853,817
-
Tax year 2023
$2,704,000
- Grants listed
- 83
- Assets, end of year
- $62,697,254
-
Tax year 2022
$2,928,000
- Grants listed
- 95
- Assets, end of year
- $63,891,783
-
Tax year 2021
$3,504,000
- Grants listed
- 103
- Assets, end of year
- $63,257,640
-
Tax year 2020
$2,982,000
- Grants listed
- 99
- Assets, end of year
- $62,818,054
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TX
Children's museum project
$250,000 -
The Unit FoundationVass, NC
General
$250,000 -
Uplift EducationDallas, TX
Hampton athletic complex
$250,000 -
Baylor Scott & White Dallas FoundationDallas, TX
DR. O' shaughnessy breast cancer trial funding
$200,000 -
University of AustinAustin, TX
General
$200,000 -
Hoover InstituteStanford, CA
Wargaming and crisis simulation initiative
$150,000 -
Stand Together FoundationArlington, VA
General
$150,000 -
Conservation ForceMetairie, LA
Luganzo/muhesi game preserve and general operations
$125,000 -
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DC
General
$100,000 -
Baylor Scott & White Dallas FoundationDallas, TX
Nursing academy support
$100,000 -
George W Bush FoundationDallas, TX
General
$100,000 -
Spirit of AmericaArlington, VA
General
$100,000 -
The Compass School of TexasDallas, TX
General
$100,000 -
UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX
Annual giving campaign
$100,000 -
Blair House FoundationWashington, DC
Blair house 200th anniversary campaign
$100,000 -
Special Operations Warrior FoundationTampa, FL
General
$75,000 -
Children's Medical Center FoundationDallas, TX
General
$50,000 -
National Medal of Honor Museum FoundationArlington, TX
General
$50,000 -
American Federation for Children Growth FundColumbia, MD
General
$25,000 -
Business Executives for National SecurityWashington, DC
General
$25,000 -
Hoover Presidential FoundationWest Branch, IA
Capital campaign
$25,000 -
Joint Service Special Operations FundBigfork, MT
General
$25,000 -
National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum IncCooperstown, NY
General
$25,000 -
Operation SurfSN Luis Obisp, CA
General
$25,000 -
Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TX
General
$25,000 -
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
Dean's fund
$25,000 -
Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessStanford, CA
Veteran support for ignite program
$25,000 -
Texans for Lawsuit Reform FoundationHouston, TX
General
$25,000 -
Texas 2036Austin, TX
General
$25,000 -
Uplift EducationDallas, TX
General
$25,000 -
Uplift EducationDallas, TX
School engagement committee budget
$25,000 -
Center for Law and PolicyWashington, DC
General
$25,000 -
Center for Strategic & International StudiesWashington, DC
General
$25,000 -
The Federalist SocietyWashington, DC
General
$25,000 -
Individual
General
$20,000 -
Riseup MooreWhispering Pines, NC
General
$20,000 -
Manhattan InstituteNew York, NY
General
$15,000 -
Marines' Memorial AssociationSan Francisco, CA
General
$15,000 -
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CA
Big tuskers project
$15,000 -
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA
General
$11,000 -
America First Policy InstituteFort Worth, TX
General
$10,000 -
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenDallas, TX
General
$10,000 -
Dallas ZooDallas, TX
General
$10,000 -
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN
General
$10,000 -
National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PA
General
$10,000 -
National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumOklahoma City, OK
General
$10,000 -
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA
General
$10,000 -
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA
General
$10,000 -
Real Clear FoundationNorthbrook, IL
General
$10,000 -
Texas Public Charter Schools AssociationAustin, TX
General
$10,000 -
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TX
General
$10,000 -
The Davinci SchoolDallas, TX
General
$10,000 -
The Weekday School at UpumcDallas, TX
General
$10,000 -
UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX
General
$10,000 -
Windy Hill FoundationMiddleburg, VA
General
$10,000 -
Network of Enlightened WomenWashington, DC
New chapter expansion support
$10,000 -
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC
General
$10,000 -
Fort Worth Zoological AssociationFort Worth, TX
General
$5,000 -
Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TX
General
$5,000 -
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CA
General
$5,000 -
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
General
$5,000 -
Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessStanford, CA
General
$5,000 -
Third Option FoundationReston, VA
General
$5,000 -
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
General
$5,000 -
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of FameFort Worth, TX
General
$2,500 -
Nick's Mission Backpack ProgramDe Kalb, TX
General
$2,500 -
Amon Carter Museum of American ArtFt Worth, TX
General
$1,000 -
Cato InstituteWashington, DC
General
$1,000 -
Country Music Hall of FameNashville, TN
General
$1,000 -
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC
General
$1,000 -
Island ConservationCity of Industry, CA
General
$1,000 -
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA
General
$1,000 -
Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MT
General
$1,000 -
Safari Club International FoundationSan Antonio, TX
General
$1,000 -
Sid Richardson MuseumFort Worth, TX
General
$1,000 -
Tau Beta Pi AssociationKnoxville, TN
General
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education15 grants $925,00040% of the total
- Arts and culture8 grants $438,50019% of the total
- Health4 grants $375,00016% of the total
- Public affairs5 grants $187,0008% of the total
- Animals5 grants $151,0007% of the total
- Social science1 grant $100,0004% of the total
- 5 other causes8 grants $127,5006% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas29 grants $1,637,000
- District of Columbia10 grants $322,000
- California14 grants $307,000
- Virginia6 grants $276,000
- North Carolina2 grants $270,000
- Louisiana1 grant $125,000
- Florida1 grant $75,000
- New York2 grants $40,000
- Montana2 grants $26,000
- Iowa1 grant $25,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Paul L Davies IIICHAIRMAN, VP, TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
- Pilar H DaviesPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Robert H DaviesVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Natalie D CryerVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Tyler S DaviesVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Mallory A DaviesBOARD MEMBER Hours 0Pay $0
- Andrew CryerBOARD MEMBER Hours 0Pay $0
The return
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