The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable is a private foundation, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $743K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $98K.
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable at a glance
In short: The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable gave $44K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,000
- +51.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,286
- +51.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,256
- Total assets
- $742,873
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (61% 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 The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Denver ($17K). Together the top 7 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 $29K (2024) to $48K (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Educational | $16,699 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies La Jolla, CA | Scientific | $14,892 |
| University of Colorado Aurora, CO | Scientific | $4,513 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | Educational | $2,256 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for Cancer Research - University of Denver Denver, CO | Scientific | $2,256 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Scientific | $2,256 |
| St Mary's Academy Englewood, CO | Educational | $1,128 |
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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 | $742,873 | $114,180 | $61,862 | $44,000 | 7 | $44,390 | $98,127 | $44,218 |
| 2024 | $690,555 | $104,243 | $44,517 | $29,000 | 7 | $29,375 | $89,101 | $42,201 |
| 2023 | $630,829 | $41,682 | $45,294 | $31,000 | 8 | $31,360 | $27,748 | $39,265 |
| 2022 | $634,441 | $48,624 | $61,812 | $47,000 | 8 | $47,360 | $34,072 | $40,557 |
| 2021 | $650,129 | $105,279 | $54,932 | $40,000 | 8 | $40,360 | $90,707 | $43,223 |
| 2020 | $599,782 | $21,033 | $52,881 | $40,000 | 8 | — | $8,952 | $34,178 |
| 2019 | $631,630 | $54,548 | $62,680 | $48,000 | 8 | — | $41,543 | $37,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's only listed officer is AMG National Trust Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
AMG National Trust Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable
How much does The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable give each year?
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable gave $44K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 7 grants.
What is The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's typical grant size?
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,256, and its average grant was $6,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable give grants?
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable gives mostly in Colorado: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (34%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scientific" (4 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's largest grantees?
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include University of Denver ($16,699), Salk Institute for Biological Studies ($14,892) and University of Colorado ($4,513), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable?
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable reported $743K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's EIN?
The Sam & Freda Davis 1988 Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1493031. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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