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Mark E & Mary A Davis Foundation is a private trust based in BELLE PLAINE, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Davisco Foods International Inc.. It holds total assets of $78K. Annual income is reported at $29.7M. Total assets have decreased from $25.8M in 2014 to $78K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and District of Columbia. According to available records, Mark E & Mary A Davis Foundation has made 306 grants totaling $8M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $6.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.5M, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 115 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Virginia, District of Columbia, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 104 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mark E & Mary A Davis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 306 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, VA, DC.
Mark E & Mary A Davis Foundation has distributed a total of $8M across 306 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.5M.
Mark E & Mary A Davis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mark E & Mary A Davis Foundation is headquartered in BELLE PLAINE, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark E Davis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James T Ward | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary A Davis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$78K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$78K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
306
Total Giving
$8M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
115
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army - Adult Rehabilitation Center Building RemodelGENERAL SUPPORT | Albert Lea, MN | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Minnesota Military & Veteran'S MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Little Falls, MN | $1M | 2022 |
| MayoGENERAL SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $400K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Upper MidwestGENERAL SUPPORT | Madison Lake, MN | $60K | 2022 |
| Horatio AlgerGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $40K | 2022 |
| George W Bush FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | College Station, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Minnesotans' Military Appreciation FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| National Review InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Federated FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Owatonna, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Minnesota State University Mankato College Of BusinessGENERAL SUPPORT | Mankato, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Center Of The American ExperimentGENERAL SUPPORT | Golden Valley, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Historical Society (North Star Circle Membership)GENERAL SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Southern Minnesota Initiative FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Owatonna, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| St Raphael By The SeaGENERAL SUPPORT | Ft Myers Beach, FL | $20K | 2022 |
| Cato InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $15K | 2022 |
| Shriners Healthcare Hospital For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | Woodbury, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| Church Of Saint PeterGENERAL SUPPORT | Saint Peter, MN | $13K | 2022 |
| Church Of The Holy CommunionGENERAL SUPPORT | St Peter, MN | $13K | 2022 |
| Nicollet County Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Saint Peter, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| SdsuSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | Brookings, SD | $10K | 2022 |
| Minnesota State Fair FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Saint Paul, MN | $8K | 2022 |
| Bolder OptionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Children'S Minnesota Foundation (Childrens Health Care Foundation)GENERAL SUPPORT | Edina, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Hillsdale CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Sdsu FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Brookings, SD | $5K | 2022 |