Davis Charitable Trust
The Davis Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Davis Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Davis Charitable Trust gave $3.8M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $377K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,769,830
- +1022.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $376,983
- +1022.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $561
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Davis Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Because that filing is marked as a final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 98 San Jacinto Blvd 350, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 876-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Davis Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas System Medical Foundation ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 48 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 50% to recipients in Oklahoma. The filing reports 0% for Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Davis Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 5528% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $3.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas System Medical Foundation Houston, TX | MD Anderson Cancer Research | $1,882,620 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | To Support Education | $1,882,365 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To support the central Texas region and provide disaster relief throughout the united states | $1,275 |
| University United Methodist Church Foundation Inc Austin, TX | General Support | $1,122 |
| United Way for Greater Austin Austin, TX | General Support | $612 |
| Austin Community College Foundation Austin, TX | To Support Education | $510 |
| Shivers Cancer Foundation Austin, TX | To Support Education and Medical Research | $510 |
| The Salvation Army Austin, TX | To Support the Community of Austin, TX | $510 |
| Alzheimer's Texas Austin, TX | To Support Education and Medical Research | $255 |
| Meals on Wheels and More Inc Austin, TX | To Support the Meals on Wheels Program | $51 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports 10 grants; the 2024 filing reports 10, and the 2023 filing reports 9.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $97,238 | $3,799,296 | $3,769,830 | 10 | $3,794,896 | $96,838 | $116,293 |
| 2024 | $3,695,072 | $436,999 | $394,209 | $335,975 | 10 | $380,131 | $433,441 | $185,496 |
| 2023 | $3,652,282 | $109,805 | $179,420 | $91,198 | 9 | $140,290 | $108,639 | $177,423 |
| 2022 | $3,721,897 | $78,877 | $149,970 | $66,986 | 10 | $117,930 | $87,549 | $182,739 |
| 2021 | $3,792,990 | $614,051 | $127,162 | $75,715 | 9 | $115,808 | $604,197 | $191,445 |
| 2020 | $3,306,101 | $94,801 | $188,326 | $148,764 | 9 | — | $87,294 | $176,616 |
| 2019 | $3,399,626 | $152,204 | $170,632 | $120,438 | 9 | — | $141,438 | $177,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davis Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for MD Anderson cancer research and education, as well as smaller grants for community, disaster-relief, medical-research, and meal-delivery purposes.
Among its grantees, the University of Oklahoma Foundation says it facilitates and manages charitable gifts to support the University of Oklahoma. United Way for Greater Austin says it brings the community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity. Austin Community College Foundation describes its work as making education accessible through philanthropic support. Alzheimer’s Texas says it works to enhance care and support services and advance research, while Meals on Wheels and More says it delivers care that promotes dignity and independence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $3,769,830. Grant amounts ranged from $51 to $1,882,620, with a median of $561. The two largest grants were $1,882,620 to the University of Texas System Medical Foundation for MD Anderson cancer research and $1,882,365 to the University of Oklahoma Foundation for education.
Other reported grants included $1,275 to the American Red Cross for Central Texas support and disaster relief; $1,122 to University United Methodist Church Foundation for general support; $612 to United Way for Greater Austin for general support; and $510 each to Austin Community College Foundation for education, Shivers Cancer Foundation for education and medical research, and The Salvation Army for support of the Austin community. Alzheimer’s Texas received $255 for education and medical research, and Meals on Wheels and More received $51 for its Meals on Wheels program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists The Northern Trust Company as trustee.
Davis Charitable Trust's only listed officer is The Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $11K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Northern Trust Company Of Texas (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Davis Charitable Trust
How much does Davis Charitable Trust give each year?
Davis Charitable Trust gave $3.8M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $336K across 10 grants.
What is Davis Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Davis Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $561, and its average grant was $376,983, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Davis Charitable Trust give grants?
Davis Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (7 grants).
Does Davis Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Davis Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Davis Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Davis Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas System Medical Foundation ($1,882,620), University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc ($1,882,365) and American Red Cross ($1,275), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Davis Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for MD Anderson cancer research and education, as well as smaller grants for community, disaster-relief, medical-research, and meal-delivery purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Davis Charitable Trust?
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Davis Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Davis Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $116K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Davis Charitable Trust's EIN?
Davis Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6456780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Davis Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/davis-charitable-trust-morg_8f138748012345199e628065af92ac88
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