Private foundation · EIN 35-6413272 · Birmingham, Alabama · Education

Ione C Davis Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $173K total, median $35K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$173K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in AL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Purdue University Dir of Planned Gift AdministrationWest Lafayette, INGeneral operating$69K
Office of General Counsel Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INScholarships$35K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating$35K
The Salvation ArmyHoffman Estates, ILGeneral operating$17K
St Vincent HospitalSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating$17K

By state: Indiana 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

Ione C Davis Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, administered in care of Regions Bank Trust Dept, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ione C Davis Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ione C Davis Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 5 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Ione C Davis Trust give?

Indiana (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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