William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation
The William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation is a private foundation based in Bennington, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa.
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation gave $87K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,750
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,886
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $414,187
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing refers to an attachment for forms and materials and for award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: William E Rose Marie Davis Foundati
Mailing address: 17618 N Reflection Cir, Bennington, NE 68007-5746
Phone: (402) 455-9035
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood North Central States ($20K). Together the top 9 received $81K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 13% to recipients in Missouri, and 6% to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 264% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 342% 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 $24K (2022) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood North Central States Omaha, NE | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Table Grace Ministries Omaha, NE | Operating Expenses, Matching Monday, Table Grace Cafe | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services Omaha, NE | Refugee | $20,000 |
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Scholarship Fund | $3,250 |
| Elkhorn Band Boosters Elkhorn, NE | General - Instruments | $3,000 |
| Project Hope Omaha, NE | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Iglesia Luterana San Andres Omaha, NE | Food Pantry | $2,000 |
| Danish American Archive & Library Blair, NE | Operating Expenses | $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 | $414,187 | $53,961 | $98,587 | $86,750 | 11 | $89,566 | $46,006 | $26,218 |
| 2024 | $458,618 | $56,979 | $86,593 | $75,250 | 9 | $77,750 | $48,136 | $29,012 |
| 2023 | $488,001 | $5,902 | $59,475 | $48,250 | 5 | $50,820 | $10,396 | $30,038 |
| 2022 | $541,574 | $33,626 | $37,348 | $23,850 | 5 | $25,820 | $23,852 | $32,113 |
| 2021 | $545,296 | $73,069 | $46,414 | $33,250 | 5 | $35,626 | $62,281 | $35,064 |
| 2020 | $518,641 | $35,473 | $36,643 | $25,292 | 4 | — | $25,740 | $31,810 |
| 2019 | $519,811 | $34,950 | $40,777 | $28,500 | 6 | — | $24,143 | $32,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and activities including refugee services, food assistance, scholarships, operating expenses, and musical instruments. One recipient, an individual recipient Tech Community College, describes its own mission as providing support to the college and related organizations to assist in fulfilling local educational goals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $86,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,250.
The largest reported grants were $20,000 each to Planned Parenthood North Central States for operating expenses, Table Grace Ministries for operating expenses, Matching Monday, and Table Grace Cafe, and Lutheran Family Services for refugee services. Other grants included $10,000 to the University of an individual recipient for a scholarship fund and $5,000 to an individual recipient Tech Community College for a scholarship fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William E Davis as president, Rose Marie Davis as VP/treasurer, and Heather M Abbott as secretary.
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation is led by William E. Davis, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William E. Davis
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather M. Abbott
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Marie Davis
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation
How much does William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation give each year?
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation gave $87K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 9 grants.
What is William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $7,886, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation give grants?
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants).
Does William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (4 grants).
Who are William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation's largest grantees?
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood North Central States ($20,000), Table Grace Ministries ($20,000) and Lutheran Family Services ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation?
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation reported $414K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and activities including refugee services, food assistance, scholarships, operating expenses, and musical instruments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation's EIN?
William E & Rose Marie Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1787066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does William E & Rose Marie 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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