Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$57.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $2.7 million | 38 | $55.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 34 | $57.8 million |
How to apply
Elkins Davis Fdn 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 Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 | $665,638 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $275,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $136,400 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 3 | $85,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Suppor of daily operations | $250,000 |
| Jalen Rose Leadership Academy | General use of charity | $250,000 |
| Nativity Catholic Church | Suppor of daily operations | $187,000 |
| Save Our Allies | Daily operational support | $150,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College | Contribution to building | $136,400 |
| Christendom Educational Corporation | Suppor of daily operations | $115,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $108,138 |
| The Independence Fund Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| Our Military Kids Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Daily operational support | $100,000 |
| Mount Olive Ministry Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $75,000 |
| Aerial Recovery | Support for daily operation | $75,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Toolbank USA Inc Richmond Community Toolbank | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Protez Foundation | Daily operational support | $50,000 |
| St Benedict Catholic Church Terre Haute Inc | Support for daily operation | $44,000 |
| Vigilant Torch Foundation | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| America Salutes You | Suppor of daily operations | $30,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $25,000 |
| Chalice of Mercy Inc | Daily operational support | $25,000 |
| Miraclefeet | Support for daily operation | $25,000 |
| Veterans Fishing Adventure | Suppor of daily operations | $25,000 |
| Tip of the Spear Foundation | Daily operational support | $20,000 |
| Izaak Walton League of America Inc | Suppor of daily operations | $11,473 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Suppor of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Divinum Auxilium Academy | Suppor of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Maes Way Foundation Inc | Support for daily operation | $10,000 |
| West Springfield High School | Support for daily operation | $5,500 |
| Foggy Bottom Youth Baseball Foundation | Daily operational support | $5,000 |
| Ketrick Communities | Suppor of daily operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Comerica Bank
- William J Reap
- David R Frazier
- William David Cammack
Questions people ask
Does Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Comerica Bank (Co-Trustee), William J Reap (Co-Trustee), David R Frazier (Co-Trustee) and William David Cammack (Co-Trustee).
What does Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and veterans.