Katherine and John Davis Family
Katherine and John Davis Family is a private foundation based in Neenah, Wisconsin. In 2025, it reported giving $297,000 through 12 grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Wisconsin.
Katherine and John Davis Family at a glance
In short: Katherine and John Davis Family gave $297K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $297,000
- +91.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,750
- +91.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,383,818
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Katherine and John Davis Family
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 675, Neenah, WI 54957-0675
Phone: (920) 886-2733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Katherine and John Davis Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wilderness Pedalers Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin; Minnesota and California each received 3%, and Colorado received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Katherine and John Davis Family gives
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2024) to $297K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Pedalers Inc Presque Isle, WI | Pledge PMT | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley Appleton, WI | B & G Club of Neenah Location | $75,000 |
| University of WI Foundation Madison, WI | Grainger Hall Capital Improvement Fund | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Carleton College - Parents Fund Northfield, MN | Parents Fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Redford Center San Franscisco, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Youth Go Neenah, WI | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of WI Foundation Milwaukee, WI | ANF Fox Valley | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,383,818 | $342,003 | $321,938 | $297,000 | 12 | $301,909 | $327,355 | $160,797 |
| 2024 | $1,361,753 | $290,637 | $176,885 | $155,000 | 12 | $161,189 | $277,462 | $145,418 |
| 2023 | $1,248,134 | $2,520,606 | — | — | — | — | $1,506 | $11,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Katherine and John Davis Family reported a distributable amount of $161K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wilderness Pedalers says its mission is to develop safe bike trails connecting Presque Isle and Winchester to the heart of the Vilas County bike trail. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin describes its work as empowering individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health through patient services, education, and advocacy. Youth Go describes itself as a drop-in center where youths can develop responsibilities and encounter positive role models. Friends of PBS Wisconsin says it supports PBS Wisconsin’s educational, cultural, and community broadcasting services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $297,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Recipients included Wilderness Pedalers ($100,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley ($75,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($30,000 for the Grainger Hall Capital Improvement Fund), Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin ($25,000), Carleton College – Parents Fund ($10,000), Friends of PBS Wisconsin ($10,000), The Redford Center ($10,000), Wisconsin Public Radio ($10,000), Youth Go ($10,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($7,000 for ANF Fox Valley), 911 The Avenue ($5,000), and Telluride Foundation ($5,000 for the Zachary Schwarz Mountain Fund).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katherine Davis as president and secretary; John Davis as vice president and treasurer; and John Davis Jr and Grace Davis as directors.
Katherine and John Davis Family is led by Katherine Davis, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Davis
President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Davis Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Davis
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Katherine and John Davis Family
How much does Katherine and John Davis Family give each year?
Katherine and John Davis Family gave $297K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 12 grants.
What is Katherine and John Davis Family's typical grant size?
Katherine and John Davis Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,750, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Katherine and John Davis Family give grants?
Katherine and John Davis Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants), Appleton, WI (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Katherine and John Davis Family give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Katherine and John Davis Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Katherine and John Davis Family's largest grantees?
Katherine and John Davis Family's largest 2025 grantees include Wilderness Pedalers Inc ($100,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley ($75,000) and University of WI Foundation ($37,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Katherine and John Davis Family?
Katherine and John Davis Family reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Katherine and John Davis Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wilderness Pedalers says its mission is to develop safe bike trails connecting Presque Isle and Winchester to the heart of the Vilas County bike trail. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Katherine and John Davis Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Katherine and John Davis Family's EIN?
Katherine and John Davis Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4402360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Katherine and John Davis Family 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Katherine and John Davis Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/katherine-and-john-davis-family-morg_a051b4ec336945658b5e230a44e442ff
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