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M N Davidson Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE CHARLES, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1949. It holds total assets of $701K. Annual income is reported at $639K. Total assets have decreased from $774K in 2011 to $9K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Louisiana. According to available records, M N Davidson Foundation has made 85 grants totaling $144K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $32K in 2020 to $14K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $78K distributed across 45 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $11K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
M N Davidson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, LA, GA.
M N Davidson Foundation has distributed a total of $144K across 85 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $11K.
M N Davidson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
M N Davidson Foundation is headquartered in LAKE CHARLES, LA. While based in LA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Davidson | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joel Davidson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Davidson | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$144K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community FoundationGENERAL FUND | Lake Charles, LA | $1K | 2024 |
| Texas Am UniversityGENERAL FUND | College Station, TX | $3K | 2024 |
| Rice University - TxGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $3K | 2024 |
| Md Anderson - TxGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $2K | 2024 |
| University Of HoustonGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $2K | 2024 |
| Mcneese State University FoundationSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Lake Charles, LA | $1K | 2024 |
| Washington LeeGENERAL FUND | Lexington, VA | $1K | 2024 |
| Jewish Children'S Regional ServicesGENERAL FUND | Metairie, LA | $600 | 2024 |
| St John'S School - TxGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $500 | 2024 |
| Armaund Bayou Nature Center - TxGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $500 | 2024 |
| The Westminster SchoolsGENERAL FUND | Atlanta, GA | $500 | 2024 |
| Camp SunshineGENERAL FUND | Casco, ME | $500 | 2024 |
| Temple SinaiGENERAL FUND | Lake Charles, LA | $300 | 2024 |
| Temple Beth IsraelGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $6K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of SwlaGENERAL FUND | Lake Charles, LA | $3K | 2022 |
| Congregation Temple EmanuelGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Kipp Academy Of HoustonGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Juvenile Diabetes - TxGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |