The Paul and Carol David Foundation
The Paul and Carol David Foundation is a private foundation based in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1980, it provides scholarships and grants to support children, students, and families, with a particular focus on Stark County.
The Paul and Carol David Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul and Carol David Foundation gave $2.9M across 84 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,945,406
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 84
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,064
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,025
- Total assets
- $62,379,378
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Paul and Carol David Foundation
- How to Apply
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For community grants, eligible organizations may apply; the 2024 filing says applications should be requested from Jeffrey David. Scholarship awards are restricted to qualified high school students in Stark County, Ohio.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey David
Mailing address: 4048 Dressler Rd Nw 200, Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 479-0200
Website: https://davidfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Paul and Carol David Foundation
Who The Paul and Carol David Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Massillon ($993K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($45,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 260 grants of 310 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its community grant program as serving organizations in and around Stark County, Ohio, and its scholarship program as available to students attending Stark County high schools. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining reported shares went to Michigan (4%), Pennsylvania (1%), Tennessee (1%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Paul and Carol David Foundation gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (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 $2.5M (2023) to $3.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 84 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Massillon Massillon, OH | Charitable | $993,092 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $199,500 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Scholarships | $196,000 |
| Coleman Crisis Receiving Center Kent, OH | Health | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College - Endowed Scholarship Hillsdale, MI | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| The University of Akron Akron, OH | Scholarships | $90,875 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio Canton, OH | Charitable | $85,000 |
| University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | Scholarships | $70,000 |
| Malone University Canton, OH | Scholarships | $63,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarships | $56,000 |
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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 | $62,379,378 | $3,967,385 | $5,041,685 | $2,945,406 | 84 | $3,456,149 | $2,612,215 | $3,661,847 |
| 2023 | $63,459,105 | $5,483,063 | $4,314,506 | $2,458,124 | 84 | $2,931,271 | $3,049,221 | $3,308,446 |
| 2022 | $62,295,477 | $3,680,464 | $4,802,541 | $3,096,306 | 79 | $3,468,319 | $2,071,956 | $3,500,047 |
| 2021 | $63,422,049 | $6,681,028 | $4,689,874 | $3,314,269 | 62 | $3,682,570 | $5,444,993 | $3,715,589 |
| 2020 | $61,432,676 | $2,867,146 | $4,296,873 | $3,113,879 | 1 | — | $2,243,204 | $3,235,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul and Carol David Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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
The foundation describes its work as empowering children and strengthening families. It provides scholarships to students and grants to organizations serving children and families. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that include supporting local after-school projects and community development, granting scholarships to qualified Stark County high school students, and providing grants to local school districts and universities for operating expenses and educational programs.
The foundation identifies community, health, education, and religious causes as areas of interest. Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work: the Boys & Girls Club of Massillon says its mission is to improve young people’s quality of life and help them participate as responsible members of society; Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio says it works to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope; and the University of Mount Union says it prepares students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work, and responsible citizenship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 84 grants totaling $2,945,406. Grant amounts ranged from $293 to $993,092, with a median of $11,025. The largest listed awards included $993,092 to the Boys & Girls Club of Massillon for charitable purposes; $199,500 to The Ohio State University and $196,000 to Kent State University for scholarships; and $100,000 to Coleman Crisis Receiving Center for health. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Hillsdale College for an endowed scholarship, $90,875 to the University of Akron for scholarships, and $85,000 to Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio for charitable purposes.
The foundation’s Community Grant Program supports local organizations serving children and families in Stark County. Its separate David Scholar Program provides scholarships to students attending Stark County high schools; the foundation states that the scholarship is currently $8,000 per year and renewable for up to four years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol David as chairperson, Jeffrey David as president, and Thomas G Knoll and Scott F Whetstone as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Jeff David as its president and Carol David as co-founder.
The Paul and Carol David Foundation is led by Jeffrey David, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey David
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $220K (2024)
Carol David
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott F Whetstone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Thomas G Knoll
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $220K, to Jeffrey David (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Paul and Carol David Foundation
How much does The Paul and Carol David Foundation give each year?
The Paul and Carol David Foundation gave $2.9M across 84 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 84 grants.
What is The Paul and Carol David Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul and Carol David Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,025, and its average grant was $35,064, across 84 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul and Carol David Foundation give grants?
The Paul and Carol David Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (14 grants), Massillon, OH (8 grants), North Canton, OH (5 grants) and Kent, OH (3 grants).
Does The Paul and Carol David Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 84 grants with a stated purpose on The Paul and Carol David Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (54 grants), "Charitable" (10 grants) and "Community" (7 grants).
Who are The Paul and Carol David Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul and Carol David Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Massillon ($993,092), The Ohio State University ($199,500) and Kent State University ($196,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($45,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul and Carol David Foundation?
The Paul and Carol David Foundation reported $62.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (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 The Paul and Carol David Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as empowering children and strengthening families. It provides scholarships to students and grants to organizations serving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul and Carol David Foundation?
For community grants, eligible organizations may apply; the 2024 filing says applications should be requested from Jeffrey David. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Paul and Carol David Foundation's EIN?
The Paul and Carol David Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1319236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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