Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It reported making 10 grants totaling $60,000 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations including blindness-related education and research, a hospital, public broadcasting, a library, and national parks.
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr at a glance
In short: Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $598,806
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (82% 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 Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr
- 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 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Perkins School for the Blind ($33K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 10% to Maryland, 5% to the District of Columbia, and 3% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $62K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA | Unrestricted General | $33,000 |
| Emerson Hospital Maynard, MA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind Inc Newton, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| WBGH Educational Foundation Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| Concord Free Public Library Concord, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Boston University Wbur Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr?
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 | $598,806 | $227,500 | $65,935 | $60,000 | 10 | $61,956 | $223,577 | $65,315 |
| 2024 | $437,040 | $57,369 | $55,023 | $50,000 | 5 | $51,866 | $54,089 | $63,367 |
| 2023 | $434,362 | $45,571 | $65,062 | $60,000 | 7 | $61,636 | $43,116 | $54,358 |
| 2022 | $454,426 | $62,866 | $65,986 | $61,500 | 6 | $63,193 | $60,327 | $53,697 |
| 2021 | $457,557 | $53,672 | $53,518 | $47,000 | 5 | $48,858 | $50,817 | $63,246 |
| 2020 | $457,467 | $85,643 | $42,401 | $38,000 | 3 | — | $83,389 | $48,555 |
| 2019 | $414,204 | $46,372 | $38,410 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $44,472 | $39,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $65K 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 organizations in several fields. Perkins School for the Blind describes its work as serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities, their families, educators, researchers, and professionals through education, accessibility, professional development, and innovation. The Foundation Fighting Blindness says its mission is to accelerate the translation of retinal research into clinical trials and patient therapies. Other 2025 recipients include a hospital, public media organizations, a public library, and the National Park Foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $60,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $33,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest grants included $33,000 to Perkins School for the Blind, $7,000 to Emerson Hospital, and $5,000 each to Carroll Center for the Blind and the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Other grants included $3,000 to the National Park Foundation; $2,000 each to PBS Foundation and WBGH Educational Foundation; and $1,000 each to Concord Free Public Library, National Public Radio, and Boston University WBUR. The listed grants were for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee, Mark Joyce Davis as decision maker, and Helen D Blake as co-fiduciary.
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Mark Joyce Davis
Decision Maker
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen D. Blake
Co-Fiduciary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr
How much does Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr give each year?
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 5 grants.
What is Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's typical grant size?
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr give grants?
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr gives mostly in Massachusetts: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (10%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's largest grantees?
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Perkins School for the Blind ($33,000), Emerson Hospital ($7,000) and Carroll Center for the Blind Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr?
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr reported $599K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (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 Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr?
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 Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's EIN?
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6314750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Grace and Li Yu Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The foundation supports a varied range of charitable organizations, including cultural, health, humanitarian, educational, and religious causes, with nearly all 2025 funding going to California. Its 20 grants ranged from $100 to $187,500, with a median grant of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
20
Total Given
$619K
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mark-p-and-joyce-a-davis-char-tr-morg_c7348a1fd1f047ad8d42620b8f0fadf2
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_306314750_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Mark P \& Joyce a Davis Char Tr funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/mark-p-and-joyce-a-davis-char-tr-morg_c7348a1fd1f047ad8d42620b8f0fadf2},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Mark P & Joyce a Davis Char Tr down — hundreds of funders to go?