Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr
Preselected recipients only
Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $33,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr 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 Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $49,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $33,000 |
| Emerson Hospital | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| WBGH Educational Foundation | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Concord Free Public Library | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Boston University Wbur | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Mark Joyce Davis
- Helen D Blake
Questions people ask
Does Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Mark Joyce Davis (Decision Maker) and Helen D Blake (Co-Fiduciary).
What does Mark P & Joyce A Davis Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, education and arts and culture.