Davis Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Davis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Trenton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $164,540 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $52,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$164,540
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $273,896 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,903 | 15 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $273,896 | 16 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $164,540 | 19 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Davis Charitable Foundation 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 Davis Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $137,040 |
| Missouri | 1 | $22,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei High School | Purchase of educational supplies, sc | $52,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Support mission of providing pediatr | $22,500 |
| All Saints Academy | Purchase of educations supplies, sch | $19,580 |
| Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center | Paying some overhead costs to help c | $15,250 |
| Sugar Creek Fire Department | Purchase fire fighting equipment and | $15,000 |
| Green Bean Food Pantry | Food for the needy | $10,000 |
| Germantown Volunteer Fire Dept | Ipads for training | $5,060 |
| Clinton County Snack Pack Program | Support the program of providing wee | $5,000 |
| Coping 4 Life | Support misson of providing mental h | $5,000 |
| Discovery Lab | Childrens education | $5,000 |
| Caritas Family Solutions | Support mission of providing loving | $2,500 |
| Wesclin School District | Purchase of equipment and scholarshi | $2,000 |
| Ainad Shriners | Partner progra, | $1,500 |
| Clinton County Il Ceo NFP | Support the mission of entrepreneurs | $1,000 |
| His Kids Inc | Support mission to support childhood | $1,000 |
| Karla Smith Foundation | Behavioral healh support | $1,000 |
| Life Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Western Clinton County Senior Servi | Appreciation dinner | $100 |
| Clinton County Crime Stoppers | Crime prevention | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary L Davis
- Steven J Davis
- June E Davis
- Jeffrey J Davis
Questions people ask
Does Davis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davis Charitable Foundation give?
$164,540 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Davis Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary L Davis (Trustee), Steven J Davis (Trustee), June E Davis (Trustee) and Jeffrey J Davis (Trustee).
What does Davis Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.