Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2024, it reported giving $2,377,511 through 34 grants to charitable organizations, including colleges, veterans’ organizations, and other nonprofits.
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust gave $2.4M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), top state Virginia. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,377,511
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,927
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $35,773,875
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (28% 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 Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75000, Detroit, MI 48275-7874
Phone: (302) 633-2041
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grove City College ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 176 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (28%), North Carolina (12%), Pennsylvania (11%), Michigan (11%), and Wyoming (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 34 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
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 $2.4M (2024) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grove City College Grove City, PA | Suppor of Daily Operations | $250,000 |
| Jalen Rose Leadership Academy West Bloomfield, MI | General Use of Charity | $250,000 |
| Nativity Catholic Church Burke, VA | Suppor of Daily Operations | $187,000 |
| Save Our Allies Durham, NC | Daily Operational Support | $150,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College Lander, WY | Contribution to Building | $136,400 |
| Christendom Educational Corporation Front Royal, VA | Suppor of Daily Operations | $115,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc Burke, VA | Suppor of Daily Operations | $108,138 |
| The Independence Fund Inc Charlotte, NC | Suppor of Daily Operations | $100,000 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | Suppor of Daily Operations | $100,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc Taunton, MA | Suppor of Daily Operations | $100,000 |
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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 | $35,773,875 | $2,493,080 | $3,527,245 | $2,377,511 | 34 | $2,408,976 | $1,585,022 | $2,756,072 |
| 2023 | $36,594,784 | $1,635,692 | $3,959,015 | $2,707,396 | 38 | $2,738,359 | $1,315,911 | $2,647,417 |
| 2022 | $38,928,529 | $2,803,984 | $4,218,051 | $2,803,389 | 40 | $2,834,631 | $1,738,713 | $2,582,777 |
| 2021 | $40,356,571 | $3,267,430 | $4,132,819 | $2,648,333 | 29 | $2,711,909 | $2,165,761 | $2,718,541 |
| 2020 | $41,226,733 | $1,506,769 | $4,009,449 | $2,700,000 | 35 | — | $1,137,376 | $2,487,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.8M 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 grants included support for educational institutions, organizations serving military families and veterans, and other charitable organizations. For example, Christendom Educational Corporation describes its mission as providing Catholic liberal arts education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Homes for Our Troops says it builds and donates specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, while Our Military Kids describes offering extracurricular activity grants to children of deployed or injured service members.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $2,377,511. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest awards were $250,000 to Grove City College for daily operational support and $250,000 to Jalen Rose Leadership Academy for general use. Other notable grants included $187,000 to Nativity Catholic Church, $150,000 to Save Our Allies, and $136,400 to Wyoming Catholic College for a building contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Comerica Bank, William J Reap, David R Frazier, and William David Cammack as co-trustees.
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David R. Frazier
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
William David Cammack
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
William J. Reap
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Comerica Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$142K (2022) → $147K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $147K, to Comerica Bank (Co-Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust
How much does Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust give each year?
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust gave $2.4M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 38 grants.
What is Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $69,927, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust that year got $63K on average.
Where does Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust give grants?
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's top state is Virginia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burke, VA (2 grants), McLean, VA (2 grants), Front Royal, VA (2 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Suppor of Daily Operations" (20 grants) and "Support for Daily Operation" (6 grants).
Who are Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Grove City College ($250,000), Jalen Rose Leadership Academy ($250,000) and Nativity Catholic Church ($187,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust?
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust reported $35.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, organizations serving military families and veterans, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's EIN?
Elkins Davis Fdn Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6397680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elkins Davis Fdn 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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