William K Davis Test Tr
William K Davis Test Tr is a private foundation based in Marion, Ohio. In 2025, it made 11 grants totaling $60,900 to organizations in Ohio, including educational institutions, a cultural arts association, and community organizations.
William K Davis Test Tr at a glance
In short: William K Davis Test Tr gave $61K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,900
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,536
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $2,076,911
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 K Davis Test Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The stated process is to contact Ronald D Cramer TTEE and submit a letter stating the purpose, relationship to Marion County, and other sources of support. The filing says a charitable institution must be engaged in efforts to benefit citizens of—its statement is incomplete after “of.”
- Review Cycle
- October 1st for each calendar year.
- Deadline
- October 1st for each calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald D Cramer Ttee
Mailing address: 519 Susan Circle, Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 387-9093
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William K Davis Test Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio State University ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William K Davis Test Tr gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $56K (2024) to $136K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Marion, OH | Honors Awardwm Kay Davis | $10,000 |
| Ohio State University Marion, OH | Dean Rose FUND317008PMT 2,COMPLETED 2025 | $10,000 |
| Palace Cultural Arts Assoc Marion, OH | Community Supportoperations | $10,000 |
| Marion Technical College Marion, OH | Community SUPPORT12 @ 700SCHOLARSHIPS | $8,400 |
| Marion Technical College Marion, OH | Community Supportlast Year Books/Fees | $8,000 |
| Edward Huber Memorial Marion, OH | Community Support | $7,000 |
| Tri-Rivers Carrer Center Marion, OH | Seudent Servicescommunity Support | $2,000 |
| Marion Technical College Marion, OH | Math Competition | $2,000 |
| OSU Marion Marion, OH | 5 Nites on Campus | $1,300 |
| North Central Ohio Ed Tiffin, OH | Spelling Bee | $1,300 |
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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 | $2,076,911 | $386,172 | $96,480 | $60,900 | 11 | $79,590 | $350,592 | $90,795 |
| 2024 | $1,944,310 | $96,602 | $91,280 | $55,500 | 11 | $73,895 | $81,553 | $91,329 |
| 2023 | $1,880,256 | $61,052 | $103,883 | $64,800 | 8 | $85,024 | $21,969 | $87,541 |
| 2022 | $1,763,180 | $114,125 | $176,542 | $136,000 | 12 | $157,420 | $46,977 | $96,613 |
| 2021 | $2,186,717 | $88,584 | $130,344 | $90,500 | 14 | $110,701 | $118,171 | $104,460 |
| 2020 | $2,122,033 | $64,586 | $111,481 | $71,150 | 13 | — | $36,850 | $98,815 |
| 2019 | $2,000,977 | $69,480 | $98,607 | $56,150 | 15 | — | $46,410 | $91,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William K Davis Test Tr reported a distributable amount of $91K 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
The listed 2025 grants included support for scholarships, books and fees, student services, a math competition, a spelling bee, campus stays, cultural arts operations, and community support. These are the purposes stated for the grants; no separate mission statement is provided.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $60,900. Grant amounts ranged from $900 to $10,000, with a median of $7,000. Notable grants included $10,000 each to Ohio State University for an honors award and the Dean Rose Fund, $10,000 to Palace Cultural Arts Assoc for community support and operations, and $8,400 to Marion Technical College for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald D Cramer and Marcia A Cramer as trustees.
William K Davis Test Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald D. Cramer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Marcia A. Cramer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$6K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry L. Dowler Jr. (2019–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Ronald D Cramer (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William K Davis Test Tr
How much does William K Davis Test Tr give each year?
William K Davis Test Tr gave $61K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is William K Davis Test Tr's typical grant size?
William K Davis Test Tr's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $5,536, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William K Davis Test Tr give grants?
William K Davis Test Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, OH (10 grants).
Does William K Davis Test Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on William K Davis Test Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William K Davis Test Tr's largest grantees?
William K Davis Test Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio State University ($20,000 across 2 grants), Marion Technical College ($18,400 across 3 grants) and Palace Cultural Arts Assoc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William K Davis Test Tr?
William K Davis Test Tr reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (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 William K Davis Test Tr fund?
The listed 2025 grants included support for scholarships, books and fees, student services, a math competition, a spelling bee, campus stays, cultural arts operations, and community support. These are the purposes stated for the grants; no separate mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William K Davis Test Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William K Davis Test Tr's EIN?
William K Davis Test Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6955006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does William K Davis Test Tr 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 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
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