Davis Elkins Foundation Ua
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 30-6397680 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$57.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
97% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Suppor of daily operations | $250,000 |
| Jalen Rose Leadership Academy | West Bloomfield, MI | General use of charity | $250,000 |
| Nativity Catholic Church | Burke, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $187,000 |
| Save Our Allies | Durham, NC | Daily operational support | $150,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College | Lander, WY | Contribution to building | $136,400 |
| Christendom Educational Corporation | Front Royal, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $115,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Burke, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $108,138 |
| The Independence Fund Inc | Charlotte, NC | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Taunton, MA | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| Our Military Kids Inc | Mclean, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Daily operational support | $100,000 |
| Mount Olive Ministry Inc | Mount Olive, MS | Suppor of daily operations | $75,000 |
| Aerial Recovery | Nashville, TN | Support for daily operation | $75,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Toolbank USA Inc Richmond Community Toolbank | Richmond, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | Suppor of daily operations | $50,000 |
| Protez Foundation | Nowthen, MN | Daily operational support | $50,000 |
| St Benedict Catholic Church Terre Haute Inc | Terre Haute, IN | Support for daily operation | $44,000 |
| Vigilant Torch Foundation | Springfield, VA | Support for daily operation | $30,000 |
| America Salutes You | Mclean, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $30,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | New York, NY | Suppor of daily operations | $25,000 |
| Chalice of Mercy Inc | Fairchild, WI | Daily operational support | $25,000 |
| Miraclefeet | Chapel Hill, NC | Support for daily operation | $25,000 |
| Veterans Fishing Adventure | Alexandria, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $25,000 |
| Tip of the Spear Foundation | Plano, TX | Daily operational support | $20,000 |
| Izaak Walton League of America Inc | Tiffin, OH | Suppor of daily operations | $11,473 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Hts, NY | Suppor of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Divinum Auxilium Academy | Front Royal, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $10,000 |
| Maes Way Foundation Inc | Newburgh, IN | Support for daily operation | $10,000 |
| West Springfield High School | West Springfield, VA | Support for daily operation | $5,500 |
| Foggy Bottom Youth Baseball Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | Daily operational support | $5,000 |
| Ketrick Communities | Alexandria, VA | Suppor of daily operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,377,511 | 34 |
| 2023 | $2,707,396 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511279349103261
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6397680
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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