Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust
The Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Little Rock, Arkansas. It reported 15 grants totaling $65,244 in 2024, primarily to recipients in Arkansas.
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust gave $65K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,244
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,350
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $814,101
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21509 Denny Road, Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 258-7881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Pulaski Fire Department ($20K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 2% to recipients in Louisiana, and 2% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust gives
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Pulaski Fire Department Little Rock, AR | General Fund | $20,144 |
| University of Arkansas Cossatot (17 Scholarships) De Queen, AR | Scholarships | $17,000 |
| Ballet Arkansas Little Rock, AR | General Fund | $5,000 |
| National Park College (5 Scholarships) Hot Springs, AR | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville (3 Scholarships) Fayetteville, AR | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Central Arkansas (2 Scholarships) Conway, AR | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Every Child Arkansas Little Rock, AR | General Fund | $1,100 |
| Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Northwestern Technical Institute Southfiled, MI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $814,101 | $52,520 | $76,711 | $65,244 | 15 | $65,244 | $51,499 | $46,648 |
| 2023 | $838,292 | $-638 | $57,463 | $45,000 | 12 | $45,000 | $14,238 | $41,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and general-fund support. Among its grantees, an individual recipient says its mission is to provide “world-class diverse innovative dance programming and education to Arkansas and beyond.” The Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation says it provides financial support for conservation education programs, wildlife habitat, and land for game and fish management programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 15 grants totaling $65,244. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,144, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $20,144 to West Pulaski Fire Department for its general fund and $17,000 to the University of Arkansas Cossatot for 17 scholarships. Other notable grants were $5,000 to an individual recipient for its general fund, $5,000 to National Park College for five scholarships, and $4,000 to Southern Arkansas University for four scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William C. Davis and Dinah Maria V. Davis as trustees.
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dinah Maria V. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust
How much does Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust give each year?
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust gave $65K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 12 grants.
What is Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,350, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust give grants?
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust gives mostly in Arkansas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (4 grants).
Does Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include West Pulaski Fire Department ($20,144), University of Arkansas Cossatot (17 Scholarships) ($17,000) and Ballet Arkansas ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust?
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust reported $814K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and general-fund support. Among its grantees, an individual recipient says its mission is to provide “world-class diverse innovative dance programming and education to Arkansas and beyond.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's EIN?
Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6811835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Cory and Dinah Davis Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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