The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation
The Mark E and Mary A Davis Foundation is a private foundation based in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reported grants to charitable organizations including National Philanthropic Trust and Mayo Clinic. The 2025 filing reports no grants and no assets; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $207,690
- -98.8% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $1,041
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $206,402
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 805 Enterprise Drive East, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Phone: (952) 873-4821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
406 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 390 grants of 406 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Listed 2024 grantees were based in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. These locations reflect the examples of recipients provided and do not establish a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 98 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7.4M; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2.8M first-time, $1K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1272% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 647% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $959K (2023) to $29.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 98 grants totaling $29.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Support | $23,774,918 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Support | $5,600,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc Alexandria, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Experiment Golden Valley, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Federated Insurance Foundation Owatonna, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| George W Bush Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato College of Business Mankato, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| National Review Institute New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | — | $207,690 | $206,402 | — | — | $1,041 | $2,332 | $161 |
| 2024 | $78,085 | $17,818,664 | $29,913,271 | $29,847,368 | 98 | $29,853,118 | $17,600,675 | $487,916 |
| 2023 | $31,580,832 | $714,310 | $1,019,482 | $958,700 | 98 | $961,375 | $663,301 | $1,394,164 |
| 2022 | $26,085,955 | $2,390,710 | $3,498,405 | $3,415,650 | 106 | $3,415,675 | $2,354,555 | $1,432,825 |
| 2021 | $34,901,881 | $3,103,527 | $2,412,421 | $2,175,349 | 104 | $2,177,824 | $1,877,862 | $1,555,404 |
| 2020 | $29,355,427 | $631,660 | $1,382,334 | $1,165,983 | 94 | — | $431,455 | $1,258,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161 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 2024 grants included support for a public charity that administers donor-advised funds, a medical center, organizations supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters, policy institutes, a historical society, a children’s research hospital, and a state fair foundation.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Mayo Clinic says it provides patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. The Nicollet County Historical Society describes its work as historical preservation and programs promoting county history. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation says it preserves and improves the historic fairgrounds and supports programs and projects in agriculture, arts and culture, education, the environment, and history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 98 grants totaling $29,847,368. The largest listed recipients were National Philanthropic Trust ($23,774,918) and Mayo Clinic ($5,600,000). Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Federated Insurance Foundation and National Review Institute, and $15,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Cato Institute, and Nicollet County Historical Society. The Minnesota State Fair Foundation received $7,500.
The 2025 filing reports no grants. The foundation’s 2024 filing said it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark E. Davis and Mary A. Davis as trustees and James T. Ward as treasurer.
The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark E. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary A. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James T. Ward
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation
What does The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation make grants?
Listed 2024 grantees were based in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. These locations reflect the examples of recipients provided and do not establish a stated geographic focus.
How much is The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation's EIN?
The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6369521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mark E and Mary a Davis Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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