Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust is a private foundation based in St. George, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $22,634, primarily to organizations in Utah.
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust at a glance
In short: Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust gave $23K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Utah. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,634
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,741
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $424
- Total assets
- $431
- -98.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2336 W Entrada Trail 41, St George, UT 84770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Liberty Village ($9K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 96 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 2% to recipients in Arizona. The filing also lists recipients in New York and Texas, each accounting for a reported 0% share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $63 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $18K (2021) to $190K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Village Hurricane, UT | Operations | $9,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Rising Star Outreach Provo, UT | Operations | $2,600 |
| United We Pledge St George, UT | Operations | $2,600 |
| Utah Tech University St George, UT | Operations | $1,600 |
| St George Musical Theater St George, UT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Challenger Basic School Gilbert, AZ | Operations | $424 |
| Utah Food Bank St George, UT | Opertions | $200 |
| Sears Art Museum Utah Tech Universi St George, UT | Operations | $75 |
| Leadership Institute Rowlett, TX | Operations | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431 | $1,263 | $23,486 | $22,634 | 13 | $22,634 | $207 |
| 2023 | $22,806 | $-1,648 | $29,622 | $28,922 | 18 | $28,922 | $1,230 |
| 2022 | $54,850 | $-1,940 | $29,384 | $28,112 | 20 | $28,112 | $1,283 |
| 2021 | $85,248 | $10,201 | $19,477 | $18,051 | 20 | $18,051 | $1,713 |
| 2020 | $94,524 | $23,877 | $192,010 | $189,605 | 25 | — | $4,523 |
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 grants were reported for operations. The grantees described in the available information include Rising Star Outreach, whose mission is to help people and families affected by leprosy through education, medical care, and community development; and United We Pledge, which says it celebrates shared responsibility and allegiance to traditional American values of freedom, family, and faith.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $22,634. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $9,000, with a median of $424. Larger grants included $9,000 to Liberty Village, $5,000 to the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, $2,600 each to Rising Star Outreach and United We Pledge, and $1,600 to Utah Tech University. These grants were reported for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elaine F Davis is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust is led by Elaine F Davis, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine F Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust
How much does Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust give each year?
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust gave $23K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 18 grants.
What is Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust's typical grant size?
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust's median grant in 2024 was $424, and its average grant was $1,741, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust give grants?
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust gives mostly in Utah: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St George, UT (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (12 grants).
Who are Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust's largest grantees?
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Liberty Village ($9,000), Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($5,000) and Rising Star Outreach ($2,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust?
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust reported $431 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What does Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported for operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust's EIN?
Donald D & Elaine F Davis Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1398502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Donald D & Elaine F Davis 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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