Trinka Davis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ASHVILLE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $108K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+2875.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$467K
+1015.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trinka Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Trinka Davis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Trinka Davis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ASHVILLE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $3,736,764 | $3,783,172 |
| Revenue | $197,327 | $181,186 | $364,399 |
| Expenses | $3,937,903 | $231,620 | $347,194 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $285,956 | $167,331 | $252,446 |
| Net Investment Income | $108,048 | $123,095 | $288,091 |
| Distributable Amount | $221,660 | $221,497 | $214,739 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Katharine Davis Foundation ($3,547,934), Wounded Warrior Homes Inc ($100,000), Birmingham Zoo ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GIRLS INC OF CENTRAL ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | GRANT FOR BOLD FUTURES BREAKFAST | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY | GRANT IN HONOR OF ILENE ENGEL | $5,000 |
| YWCA OF CENTRAL ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | SUPPORT THE MISSION TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND | $10,000 |
| CHICAGO VETERANS CHICAGO, IL | 2024 GRANT AWARD TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE MISSION | $20,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM ZOO BIRMINGHAM, AL | GRANT FOR MILITARY & FAMILY ZOO ENTRANCE FEES | $25,000 |
| NATIONAL WOMEN VETERANS UNITED CHICAGO, IL | ADVOCATE, EDUCATE AND BOND WITH ALL MILITARY WOMEN VETERANS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON WOMEN WHO ARE (INSTALLMENT 1 OF 4) | $25,000 |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR HOMES INC SAN MARCOS, CA | 3RD INSTALLMENT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO VETERANS WITH COMBAT-RELATED DISABILITIES AND SEVERE FINANCIAL CRISES | $100,000 |
| KATHARINE DAVIS FOUNDATION BIRMINGHAM, AL | RECIPIENT OF 100% OF TRINKA DAVIS FOUNDATION'S ASSETS | $3,547,934 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY HUGHES | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | $81,275 |
| LEAH SCALISE | VP, SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANGELA DAVIDSON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinka Davis Foundation?
Trinka Davis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ASHVILLE, AL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Trinka Davis Foundation operate?
Trinka Davis Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Trinka Davis Foundation award?
In 2024, Trinka Davis Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $467K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Trinka Davis Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Trinka Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Trinka Davis Foundation's EIN?
Trinka Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1858883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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