Davis Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Davis Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.8 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $561 and the largest $1.9 million. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$561
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $335,975 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,198 | 9 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $335,975 | 10 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.8 million | 10 | $0 |
How to apply
Davis 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 Davis Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $1.9 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,275 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas System Medical Foundation | Md anderson cancer research | $1.9 million |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | To support education | $1.9 million |
| American Red Cross | To support the central texas region and provide disaster relief throughout the united states | $1,275 |
| University United Methodist Church Foundation Inc | General support | $1,122 |
| United Way for Greater Austin | General support | $612 |
| Austin Community College Foundation | To support education | $510 |
| Shivers Cancer Foundation | To support education and medical research | $510 |
| The Salvation Army | To support the community of austin, tx | $510 |
| Alzheimer's Texas | To support education and medical research | $255 |
| Meals on Wheels and More Inc | To support the meals on wheels program | $51 |
Officers and trustees
- The Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Davis Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davis Charitable Trust give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $561.
Who runs Davis Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Davis Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.