Davis Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyTrenton, Illinois · EIN 37-1272682 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$165K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei High School | Breese, IL | Purchase of educational supplies, sc | $52,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | St Louis, MO | Support mission of providing pediatr | $22,500 |
| All Saints Academy | Breese, IL | Purchase of educations supplies, sch | $19,580 |
| Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center | Germantown, IL | Paying some overhead costs to help c | $15,250 |
| Sugar Creek Fire Department | Trenton, IL | Purchase fire fighting equipment and | $15,000 |
| Green Bean Food Pantry | Trenton, IL | Food for the needy | $10,000 |
| Germantown Volunteer Fire Dept | Germantown, IL | Ipads for training | $5,060 |
| Clinton County Snack Pack Program | Trenton, IL | Support the program of providing wee | $5,000 |
| Coping 4 Life | Breese, IL | Support misson of providing mental h | $5,000 |
| Discovery Lab | Tulsa, OK | Childrens education | $5,000 |
| Caritas Family Solutions | Belleville, IL | Support mission of providing loving | $2,500 |
| Wesclin School District | Trenton, IL | Purchase of equipment and scholarshi | $2,000 |
| Ainad Shriners | East St Louis, IL | Partner progra, | $1,500 |
| Clinton County Il CEO NFP | New Baden, IL | Support the mission of entrepreneurs | $1,000 |
| His Kids Inc | Highland, IL | Support mission to support childhood | $1,000 |
| Karla Smith Foundation | Ofallon, IL | Behavioral healh support | $1,000 |
| Life Church | Carlyle, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Western Clinton County Senior Servi | Trentono, IL | Appreciation dinner | $100 |
| Clinton County Crime Stoppers | Carlyle, IL | Crime prevention | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,540 | 19 |
| 2024 | $273,896 | 16 |
| 2023 | $128,903 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103096
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1272682
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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