Davis Publications Charitable Trust
Davis Publications Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing lists 22 grants totaling $15,600, supporting organizations that include local arts, education, human services, animal welfare, and cultural organizations.
Davis Publications Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Davis Publications Charitable Trust gave $16K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $709.091), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,600
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $709
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $284,615
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% 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 Publications Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a description of the program and itemized detail of expenses as application materials. It lists no restrictions on awards and no deadline (N/A).
- Contact
Application contact: Julian D Wade
Mailing address: 50 Portland Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 754-7201
Email: jwade@davisart.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Davis Publications Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 3% to Vermont, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Davis Publications Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $417; repeat grants $755. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $20K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| African Community Education Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Artsworcester Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Centro Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Joy of Music Program Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Worcester Historical Museum Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| American Antiquarian Society Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $500 |
| Crocodile River Music Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $500 |
| Edward Street Child Services Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,615 | $9,778 | $18,473 | $15,600 | 22 | $15,600 | $6,905 | $13,098 |
| 2024 | $265,693 | $9,441 | $19,782 | $16,850 | 24 | $16,850 | $6,509 | $12,716 |
| 2023 | $262,267 | $-9,853 | $23,643 | $19,950 | 24 | $19,950 | $3,219 | $12,314 |
| 2022 | $260,261 | $15,821 | $23,681 | $19,450 | 25 | $19,450 | $11,590 | $13,166 |
| 2021 | $329,225 | $22,329 | $24,228 | $19,600 | 23 | $19,600 | $17,701 | $15,462 |
| 2020 | $321,502 | $15,658 | $19,692 | $15,150 | 21 | — | $11,116 | $13,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davis Publications Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. For example, African Community Education Program says it provides transitional education support to immigrants and refugees of African origin; Joy of Music Program says it provides music education and performance in Central Massachusetts; and Worcester Animal Rescue League says it provides and promotes humane animal welfare for pets in need. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $15,600. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median of $500.
The largest reported award was $3,000 to United Way in Worcester for general purposes. Other notable 2025 grants included $1,000 each to African Community Education, ArtsWorcester, Centro, Joy of Music Program, Worcester Animal Rescue League, and Worcester Historical Museum. The filing also lists $500 grants to organizations including the American Antiquarian Society, Crocodile River Music, Edward Street Child Services, Fitchburg Art Museum, and Main Idea Worcester.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Curtis Reid as Chairman of the Board/Trustee; P Jeffrey Davis as Clerk & Secretary/Trustee; Erika D Wade as Treasurer/Asst. Clerk & Se.; and Julian Wade as President/Trustee.
Davis Publications Charitable Trust is led by Julian Wade, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julian Wade
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Reid
Chairman of Board & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
P. Jeffrey Davis
Clerk, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika D. Wade
Treasurer, Assistant Clerk & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark W. Davis (2020) — Chairman of Board & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Publications Charitable Trust
How much does Davis Publications Charitable Trust give each year?
Davis Publications Charitable Trust gave $16K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 24 grants.
What is Davis Publications Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Davis Publications Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $709, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Davis Publications Charitable Trust that year got $417 on average.
Where does Davis Publications Charitable Trust give grants?
Davis Publications Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (19 grants).
Does Davis Publications Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Davis Publications Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Davis Publications Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Davis Publications Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include United Way ($3,000), African Community Education ($1,000) and Artsworcester ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Davis Publications Charitable Trust?
Davis Publications Charitable Trust reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Davis Publications Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Davis Publications Charitable Trust?
The 2024 filing lists a description of the program and itemized detail of expenses as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Davis Publications Charitable Trust's EIN?
Davis Publications Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6880358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Davis Publications Charitable Trust funds
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