T Whitfield Davidson Foundation
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marshall, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $29K.
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation at a glance
In short: T Whitfield Davidson Foundation gave $37K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,500
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,083
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,000,841
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who T Whitfield Davidson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Texas Baptist University ($20K). Together the top 6 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T Whitfield Davidson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX | Teaching of History of Religions & Religious Principles | $20,000 |
| Baylor University Law School Waco, TX | Educational institution for operating budget to supplement teaching costs of school of law | $10,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School Marshall, TX | Support to an educational institution to teach students American government and religious principles | $3,500 |
| Daughters of American Rep Jefferson, TX | Operations to Fundtax Empt Purposes | $1,500 |
| Michelson Museum of Art Marshall, TX | Educational Museum | $1,000 |
| East TX Area Council Boy Scouts of Tyler, TX | General Contribution to Boy Scouts of America | $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 | $1,000,841 | $218,020 | $170,839 | $36,500 | 6 | $36,500 | $28,790 | $19,406 |
| 2024 | $947,711 | $276,064 | $150,068 | $35,000 | 6 | $35,000 | $26,893 | $18,330 |
| 2023 | $821,396 | $104,320 | $139,366 | $35,100 | 7 | $35,100 | $15,118 | $16,291 |
| 2022 | $856,446 | $207,121 | $133,751 | $29,500 | 5 | $29,500 | $10,458 | $16,563 |
| 2021 | $783,072 | $148,404 | $141,668 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,000 | $21,321 | $38,271 |
| 2020 | $776,237 | $209,153 | $114,206 | $24,500 | 4 | — | $9,592 | $38,097 |
| 2019 | $679,452 | $141,329 | $121,454 | $20,750 | 6 | — | $28,379 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T Whitfield Davidson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation is led by J. Rodney Gilstrap, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Rodney Gilstrap
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy J. Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
William M. Runnels
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Bill Cornelius Jr.
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Robert L. Duvall
Secretary
V. Chairman & Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Billy J Davidson (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about T Whitfield Davidson Foundation
How much does T Whitfield Davidson Foundation give each year?
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation gave $37K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 6 grants.
What is T Whitfield Davidson Foundation's typical grant size?
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T Whitfield Davidson Foundation give grants?
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marshall, TX (3 grants).
Does T Whitfield Davidson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of T Whitfield Davidson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are T Whitfield Davidson Foundation's largest grantees?
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include East Texas Baptist University ($20,000), Baylor University Law School ($10,000) and Trinity Episcopal School ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is T Whitfield Davidson Foundation?
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is T Whitfield Davidson Foundation's EIN?
T Whitfield Davidson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6038584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- 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 May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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