The James A Buddy Davidson Charitable Foundation appears to focus its philanthropy locally in Midland, TX, supporting services for older adults. Its sole reported grant is a large, unrestricted capital-type award to a nonprofit providing senior services, suggesting a preference for tangible, facility- or equipment-related support that directly improves client care. The foundation gives in a highly targeted way rather than spreading funds across many organizations or causes.
JAMES A BUDDY DAVIDSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is based in Midland, TX. It reported $14,396,112 in annual grants and $116,608,515 in total assets on its latest 990 on file for 2025. Its giving is local and concentrated in Texas, with 96% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state and Texas also the state where it gives most often. The foundation funds individuals and does not make program-related investments. Recent grantmaking shows a narrow set of priorities centered on senior services, capital and equipment support, health-related research and facilities, and community services. Large grants included $500,000 to SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND for furniture, fixtures, and appliances, $350,000 to YMCA OF MIDLAND for furniture & equipments, and multiple $300,000 grants in 2025 to COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER for cellular immunotherapy endow and to UMC FOUNDATION for a PET/CT system. Other sizable grants went to TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI FOUNDATION for an endowed faculty/research chair and to BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION for a lab/student learning centre.
Recent grantmaking spans senior services and aging support, health and medical research, and education-related capital and workforce support. Notable grants include $500,000 to SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND for furniture, fixtures, and appliances; $350,000 to YMCA OF MIDLAND for furniture & equipments; and $304,535 to COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER for cellular immunotherapy endow. Other funded purposes include $300,000 to UMC FOUNDATION for a PET/CT system, $250,000 to COVENANT HEALTH FOUNDATION for school for chronically ill, and $140,000 to TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION for BSN program-recruit & retain. The foundation also funded food programs, counseling, scholarships, and park and habitat-related projects.
The foundation’s grant sizes are concentrated in the mid-five-figure to low-six-figure range, with a p25 of $17,858, median of $36,646, and p75 of $82,075. Recent awards show some much larger capital and endowment grants, including multiple gifts of $300,000 to $500,000. Its giving pattern is highly targeted and local, and the recent grants list shows project-specific support such as furniture, fixtures, appliances, equipment, endowments, scholarships, and program support. The foundation funds individuals, but the provided recent grants are all to organizations.
$5M
$116.6M
$12.7M
$6.3M
Most grants fall between $18K and $82K, with a median of $37K.
25th Percentile
$18K
Median
$37K
75th Percentile
$82K
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Concentrated, one-time large grant to a single local grantee; appears to prefer capital/asset support for community service organizations rather than many small or multi-year commitments.
Notable grantees: Senior Life Midland
JAMES A BUDDY DAVIDSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION gives almost entirely in Texas. Texas is the top state by grant count, and 96% of grants go to recipients in its HQ state. Recent grants are concentrated in Midland, Lubbock, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, Temple, Odessa, San Angelo, Marshall, Brownwood, Stanton, Davis, Plainview, Cedar Park, and Christi. The recipient country distribution is exclusively U.S., with 206 grants to U.S. recipients.
The provided data does not state whether JAMES A BUDDY DAVIDSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited applications. Its recent grants are concentrated in a small number of Texas organizations, with project-specific awards ranging from equipment to endowments and program support.
Recent grants show support for senior services, health and medical projects, education, food programs, counseling, and capital improvements. Examples include furniture and appliances for SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND, a PET/CT system for UMC FOUNDATION, and BSN recruitment and retention support for TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION.
Typical grant size is $17,858 at the 25th percentile, $36,646 at the median, and $82,075 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $500,000 to SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND and multiple $300,000 grants.
Its giving is local and concentrated in Texas. Texas is the state where it gives most often, and 96% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
Recent grantees include SENIOR LIFE MIDLAND, YMCA OF MIDLAND, COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER, TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI FOUNDATION, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION, UMC FOUNDATION, WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK, and TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF MIDLAND | MIDLAND, TX | $350,000 | 2025 | FURNITURE & EQUIPMENTS |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION | TEMPLE, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | LAB/STUDENT LEARNING CENTRE |
| TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI FOUNDATION | CHRISTI, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | ENDOWED FACULTY/RESEARCH CHAIR |
| UMC FOUNDATION | LUBBOCK, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | PET/CT SYSTEM |
| COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | FORT WORTH, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | CELLULAR IMMUNOTHERAPY ENDOW |
| BUCKNER CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES | MIDLAND, TX | $235,000 | 2025 | COUNSELING, SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS |
| REFLECTION MINISTRIES OF TEXAS | MIDLAND, TX | $234,050 | 2025 | VEHICLE, COUNSELING & FURNISHINGS |
| BYNUM SCHOOL | MIDLAND, TX | $225,486 | 2025 | MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM |
| CHRISTIANS IN ACTION | MIDLAND, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | 2 STOCKED TRAILERS & MATERIALS |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION | LUBBOCK, TX | $140,000 | 2025 | BSN PROGRAM-FINAL PAYMENT |
| WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHAB INC | KENDALIA, TX | $121,000 | 2025 | HOUSING ENCLOSURES |
| HELPING HANDS OF MIDLAND | MIDLAND, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION | TEMPLE, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | CAMP DREAMCATCHER |
| LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | LUBBOCK, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | MERIT AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS |
| COVENANT HEALTH FOUNDATION | LUBBOCK, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS |
| COOK CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | CAMP FOR TERM ILL CHILDREN |
| MISSION AGAPE | MIDLAND, TX | $90,000 | 2025 | FOOD PROGRAMS |
| MANOR PARK INC | MIDLAND, TX | $82,864 | 2025 | REPLACE FURNITURE |
| YMCA OF MIDLAND | MIDLAND, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER CAMP |
| TEXAS LIONS CAMP INC | KERRVILLE, TX | $75,070 | 2025 | CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS & ICE MAKERS |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR NORTH TEXAS | LEWISVILLE, TX | $70,000 | 2025 | COUNSELING SESSIONS |
| EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE | EL PASO, TX | $63,575 | 2025 | BEE RESEARCH IN ARID DESERT |
| MIDLAND CHILDREN'S REHABILITATION CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | WE ARE THE WORLD CAMP |
| SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | ALPINE, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | WATER RESEARCH - GRANT |
| AUSTIN PETS ALIVE | AUSTIN, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TEXAS CHAPTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | CREEK PRESERVE MAINTAINANCE, REPAIR |
| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | SAN MARCOS, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | CHALLENGE GRANT - ADDL PORTABLE PENS |
| WESTCAVE OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER | ROUND MOUNTAIN, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PAYMENT TO ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHMENT |
| PETS LOW COST SPAYNEUTER CLINIC | WICHITA FALLS, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | VET SERVICES |
| WESTCAVE OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER | ROUND MOUNTAIN, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPLIES, EQUIP REPAIR, ATV MAIN |
| CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FND | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | NEW EQUIPMENT |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | SUMMER PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION | LEWISVILLE, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | TRAINING EQUIP, TUITION FEES, BOOKS |
| SAMARITAN COUNSELING CTR OF WEST TX | MIDLAND, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | COUNSELING |
| SIBLEY ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION | MIDLAND, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION PROGRAMMING |
| GRAND COMPANIONS HUMANE SOCIETY | FORT DAVIS, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | RESCUE TRANSFER PROGRAM |
| HILLCREST SCHOOL | MIDLAND, TX | $39,295 | 2025 | CAMERA & PHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE |
| GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY | LAKE JACKSON, TX | $36,000 | 2025 | SUPPLIES |
| AGAPE COUNSELING OF WEST TEXAS | MIDLAND, TX | $36,000 | 2025 | COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIPS |
| DOG RESCUE R US | PLANO, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR DOGS |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | MIDLAND, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | GIFT CARDS FOR MEALS |
| SOUTH PLAINS WILDLIFE REHAB CENTER INC | LUBBOCK, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | CARE & FEEDING OF ANIMALS |
| MORGAN SAFENET FOUNDATION INC | MIDLOTHIAN, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | IMPROVEMENTS (FENCE REPAIR ETC) |
| HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY | AUSTIN, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAM STEWARDSHIP |
| CASA FOR THE HIGHLAND LAKES AREA | KINGSLAND, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN |
| MIDLAND COLLEGE FDN INC | MIDLAND, TX | $29,963 | 2025 | KIDS CAMP |
| UNLOCK MINISTRIES | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | CAMP |
| FRIENDS OF THE PECOS RIVER | IRAAN, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION TOOLS |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KANAB, UT | $20,289 | 2025 | CARE FOR HOMELESS PETS |
| CAMP FIRE FIRST TEXAS | FORT WORTH, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | FALL GRIEF CAMPS |
TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI FOUNDATION
$300,000ENDOWED FACULTY/RESEARCH CHAIR
BUCKNER CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
$235,000COUNSELING, SUPPLIES, FURNISHINGS
CHRISTIANS IN ACTION
$200,0002 STOCKED TRAILERS & MATERIALS
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
$100,000MERIT AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
COVENANT HEALTH FOUNDATION
$100,000NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$63,575BEE RESEARCH IN ARID DESERT
SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
$50,000WATER RESEARCH - GRANT
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY TEXAS CHAPTER
$50,000CREEK PRESERVE MAINTAINANCE, REPAIR
CHALLENGE GRANT - ADDL PORTABLE PENS
WESTCAVE OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER
$50,000PAYMENT TO ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHMENT
WESTCAVE OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER
$50,000SUPPLIES, EQUIP REPAIR, ATV MAIN
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FND
$50,000NEW EQUIPMENT
SAMARITAN COUNSELING CTR OF WEST TX
$40,000COUNSELING
SIBLEY ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION
$40,000EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
GRAND COMPANIONS HUMANE SOCIETY
$40,000RESCUE TRANSFER PROGRAM
AGAPE COUNSELING OF WEST TEXAS
$36,000COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIPS
DOG RESCUE R US
$35,000MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR DOGS
THE SALVATION ARMY
$30,000GIFT CARDS FOR MEALS
SOUTH PLAINS WILDLIFE REHAB CENTER INC
$30,000CARE & FEEDING OF ANIMALS
MORGAN SAFENET FOUNDATION INC
$30,000IMPROVEMENTS (FENCE REPAIR ETC)
CASA FOR THE HIGHLAND LAKES AREA
$30,000EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN
FRIENDS OF THE PECOS RIVER
$25,000EDUCATION TOOLS
CAMP FIRE FIRST TEXAS
$20,000FALL GRIEF CAMPS