Davis H Elliot Company
Davis H Elliot Company is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing describes an education-related application process for eligible children of company employees, and its grantmaking includes donations to charitable organizations.
Davis H Elliot Company at a glance
In short: Davis H Elliot Company gave $851K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $851,000
- +373.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +119.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,930
- +116.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,538,581
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (59% 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 Davis H Elliot Company
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing describes an application for eligible children of current full-time employees with at least three years of company service who are high school or college students furthering their education. Materials include information about the applicant’s educational background, community activities, employment history, intended school and estimated costs, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay. **Deadline:** Applications must be submitted by March 15 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Navis
Mailing address: 673 Blue Sky Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: (859) 263-5148
Email: scholarship@dhec.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Davis H Elliot Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Texas Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $650K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 115 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas 59%, Kentucky 22%, Virginia 8%, Oklahoma 5%, and North Carolina 2%. Listed 2024 recipients included organizations in Lexington, Kentucky; Denton, Texas; Roanoke, Virginia; and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Davis H Elliot Company gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2737% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $851K (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $851K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas Foundation Denton, TX | Donation | $500,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass Lexington, KY | Donation | $20,000 |
| Town Branch Park Lexington, KY | Donation | $20,000 |
| Asbury University Wilmore, KY | Donation | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Winston-Salem, NC | Donation | $15,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Lexington, KY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Lexington, KY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Ram House Roanoke, VA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Roanoke Cultural Endowment Roanoke, VA | Donation | $15,000 |
| The Hearing & Speech Center Lexington, KY | Donation | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,538,581 | $595,755 | $860,162 | $851,000 | 57 | $851,000 | $44,340 | $83,631 |
| 2023 | $1,802,988 | $462,049 | $188,087 | $179,700 | 26 | $179,700 | $34,993 | $76,760 |
| 2022 | $1,529,026 | $310,197 | $111,475 | $101,500 | 18 | $101,500 | $29,425 | $65,791 |
| 2021 | $1,334,107 | $553,414 | $35,782 | $30,000 | 7 | $30,000 | $67,782 | $42,649 |
| 2020 | $816,475 | $243,448 | $34,233 | $27,500 | 7 | — | $10,804 | $34,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davis H Elliot Company reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing requests information about applicants’ educational backgrounds, community activities, employment histories, intended schools, estimated costs, recommendations, and personal essays.
Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, the University of North Texas Foundation says it manages and grows private assets in support of the university’s mission. Town Branch Park says it aims to bring the beauty of the countryside to Lexington and improve residents’ quality of life. Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass says it prepares students to succeed in a global economy. Other listed recipients include health, arts and culture, social-service, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $851,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $500,000 to the University of North Texas Foundation in Denton, Texas. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass, Town Branch Park, and Asbury University; and $15,000 each to the American Heart Association, Baptist Health Foundation, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Ram House, Roanoke Cultural Endowment, and The Hearing & Speech Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David S Haskins as president/director; William D Elliot, B C Kimmel, and Scott Navis as vice presidents/directors; and Nicholas Conte as director.
Davis H Elliot Company is led by David S. Haskins, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Haskins
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. C. Kimmel
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Navis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William D. Elliot
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Conte
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Davis H Elliot Company
How much does Davis H Elliot Company give each year?
Davis H Elliot Company gave $851K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 26 grants.
What is Davis H Elliot Company's typical grant size?
Davis H Elliot Company's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,930, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Davis H Elliot Company give grants?
Davis H Elliot Company gives mostly in Texas: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (22%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (15 grants), Roanoke, VA (8 grants), Tulsa, OK (3 grants) and Broken Arrow, OK (2 grants).
Does Davis H Elliot Company give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on Davis H Elliot Company's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (43 grants) and "Scholarship" (14 grants).
Who are Davis H Elliot Company's largest grantees?
Davis H Elliot Company's largest 2024 grantees include University of North Texas Foundation ($500,000), Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass ($20,000) and Town Branch Park ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Davis H Elliot Company?
Davis H Elliot Company reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $851K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Davis H Elliot Company fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing requests information about applicants’ educational backgrounds, community activities, employment histories, intended schools, estimated costs, recommendations, and personal essays. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Davis H Elliot Company?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Davis H Elliot Company's EIN?
Davis H Elliot Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4784235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Davis H Elliot Company 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Davis H Elliot Company funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/davis-h-elliot-company-morg_80997937f061495db1c17aa750216323
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