THE VILLAGE BEHIND THE JOURNEY
MEET THE FOUNDER
Carlton Davis III is a Miami Gardens native, Super Bowl champion, and professional athlete whose journey reflects the power of discipline, perseverance, and community.
From the fields of Miami Gardens to Miami Norland Senior High School, Auburn University, and ultimately football’s biggest stage, Carlton’s success was built on more than talent. Behind every milestone was a village of family members, coaches, mentors, educators, and community leaders who recognized his potential and helped create opportunities for him to succeed.
The Davis Foundation was created from that understanding: when young people are supported, challenged, and given access to the right resources, their possibilities expand.
Today, Carlton is using his platform to pour back into the community that helped shape him—creating pathways for the next generation through education, athletics, mentorship, leadership, and service.
His legacy is not only what he accomplished on the field, but what he helps make possible for those coming behind him.
Our Foundation Pillars
Education & Literacy
We expand access to educational resources and academic support, ensuring every student has the tools to build a strong future.
Student Athletic Development
We believe athletics can be a powerful pathway to discipline, confidence, leadership, and opportunity. The Davis Foundation supports young athletes with access to training, mentorship, academic accountability, and personal development designed to help them succeed both on and off the field.
Our approach goes beyond athletic performance. We focus on developing the whole student-athlete—building strong character, healthy habits, teamwork, resilience, and the mindset needed to compete at the next level in sports, education, and life.
Through our programs, student-athletes gain access to:
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Athletic training and skill development
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Mentorship from experienced athletes and community leaders
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Academic support and accountability
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Leadership and character development
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College and career readiness
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Exposure to new opportunities and resources
eveloping stronger athletes.
Building stronger students. Creating future leaders.
Health & Wellness
We promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being as essential parts of a young person’s development.
Leadership & Character
We encourage discipline, accountability, and service to foster strong character and leadership in every young person.
Community Engagement
We invest in the communities that shaped our journey, creating opportunities for families and organizations to thrive.
Davis Family Foundation
Investing in youth.
Strengthening communities.
Carlton Davis III’s Super Bowl victory fulfilled a lifelong dream—but the meaning of that moment extends far beyond the championship. The confetti celebrated what Carlton had accomplished. His purpose is defined by what he chooses to do with that achievement.His journey—from a young athlete growing up in Miami Gardens to competing on one of football’s biggest stages—reflects the power of talent, discipline, hard work, opportunity and a community willing to believe in you.
Now, Carlton is turning that belief into action.
Through the Davis Family Foundation, he is helping create pathways for young people to discover their potential, build confidence and pursue opportunities that can shape their futures. The foundation is committed to supporting the whole person—not just the athlete. That means investing in education, athletics, leadership development, mentorship and the resources young people need to grow both on and off the field.
It means encouraging students to stay focused in the classroom, helping young athletes understand the value of discipline and teamwork, and connecting youth with positive role models who can remind them that their goals are possible.
It means creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported and empowered to believe in what they can become.
Because access matters. Guidance matters. Representation matters. Sometimes, one opportunity, one mentor or one person’s encouragement can change the direction of a young life.
The Davis Family Foundation is built on the belief that success carries responsibility. When one person is given the chance to rise, that opportunity can become a bridge for others.
Carlton’s story is not only about where he started or what he achieved. It is also about the doors he can help open for the next generation.
Championship moments become legacy when you use them to open doors for someone coming behind you.
$100,000+
Invested in Miami Gardens
$15,000
Girl Power Miami
$30,000
Miami Norland Senior High
$50,000
Miami Carol City Senior High
Student Athlete Excellence Scholarship
Investing in the Next Generation
We empower student athletes who demonstrate excellence in both the classroom and on the field. Our scholarship recognizes those who embody character, discipline, and a commitment to their future.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated community service
• One character reference
• 500-word essay submission
• Excellence in academics and athletics
Every child deserves a village that believes in them.
We believe young people thrive when families, mentors, educators, coaches, and communities invest in them together. Our mission is to create the collective support systems that empower every student athlete to reach their full potential.
