Davies Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Davies Charitable Trust is a private foundation in San Bruno, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $517,900 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $390,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$517,900
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$390,900
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $250,000 | 9 | $6.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 4 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $517,900 | 3 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Davies Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Davies Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $517,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Symphony | General purpose | $390,900 |
| Camphill Communities California | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Cate School | General purpose | $47,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Whittier Trust Company
- Lucy Lewis Dreyer Co Whittier Trust
- Ralph Davies Lewis Co Whittier Trus
Questions people ask
Does Davies Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davies Charitable Trust give?
$517,900 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Davies Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Whittier Trust Company (Trustee), Lucy Lewis Dreyer Co Whittier Trust (Trustee) and Ralph Davies Lewis Co Whittier Trus (Trustee).
What does Davies Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.