Davis Publications Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 04-6880358

Foundation Overview

Based in Worcester, MA, Davis Publications Charitable Trust has awarded 223 grants totaling $168,800 to organizations in Massachusetts, Virginia and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $4,000, with a median award of $500.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$168,800
Total Assets
$284,615
Median Grant (all grants)
$500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$500
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%

4 of 22 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

85% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Worcester (86%), Boston (7%), Sturbridge (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+44%

Moderate 44% growth trend over 9 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Davis Publications Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
African Community Education $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Artsworcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Centro $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Common Ground Worcester $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Crocodile River Music $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Fitchburg Art Museum $500 Fitchburg, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Joy Of Music Program $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Naea Foundation $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Purpose 2025
No Loose Braids $500 East Hardwick, VT, US General Purpose 2025
Regional Environmental Council $100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
United Way $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Wcuw $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Wicn $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Worcester Art Museum $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Worcester Regional Research Bureau $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Worcester Youth Center $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2025
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Wicn $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Mass Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Artsworcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
United Way $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Naea Foundation $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Purpose 2023
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Worcester Educ Dev Foundation (Arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Worcester Youth Center $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Crocodile River Music $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Creative Hub Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
African Community Education $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Centro $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Texas Art Education Association (Taea) $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Purpose 2023
Old Sturbridge Village $500 Sturbridge, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Regional Environmental Council $100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Fitchburg Art Museum $500 Fitchburg, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Mechanics Hall Portrait Project $2,500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2023
African Community Education $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Centro $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Creative Hub Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Crocodile River Music $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Massachusetts Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Naea Foundation $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Regional Environmental Council (rec) $100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Wicn $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Youth Center $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Texas Art Education Association (taea) $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Florida Arts Education Association (faea) $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General Purpose 2022
California Art Education Association (caea) $1,000 Sierra Madre, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Old Sturbridge Village $500 Sturbridge, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Fitchburg Art Museum $500 Fitchburg, MA, US General Purpose 2022
African Community Education $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Centro $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Creative Hub Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Crocodile River Music $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Massachusetts Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Naea Foundation $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Regional Environmental Council (Rec) $100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Wicn $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (Arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Youth Center $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Texas Art Education Association (Taea) $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Florida Arts Education Association (Faea) $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General Purpose 2022
California Art Education Association (Caea) $1,000 Sierra Madre, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Old Sturbridge Village $500 Sturbridge, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Fitchburg Art Museum $500 Fitchburg, MA, US General Purpose 2022
African Community Education $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Centro $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Creative Hub Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Crocodile River Music $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Massachusetts Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Naea Foundation $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Purpose 2022
Regional Environmental Council (Rec) $100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Wicn $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (Arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Worcester Youth Center $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Texas Art Education Association (Taea) $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Purpose 2022
Florida Arts Education Association (Faea) $1,000 Tallahassee, FL, US General Purpose 2022
California Art Education Association (Caea) $1,000 Sierra Madre, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Old Sturbridge Village $500 Sturbridge, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Fitchburg Art Museum $500 Fitchburg, MA, US General Purpose 2022
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Crocodile River Music $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Joy Of Music Program $1,500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Massachusetts After School Program $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Massachusetts Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Naea Foundation $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Purpose 2021
Reggio Emilia Foundation $250 Reggio Emilia, N/A, IT General Purpose 2021
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Wicn $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Worcester Historical Museum $4,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Worcester Youth Center $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Creative Hub Worcester $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
African Community Education $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Centro $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
Intrahealth $500 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Purpose 2021
Regional Environmental Council (rec) $100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2021
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
American For The Arts $100 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Crocodile River Music $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Massachusetts After School Program $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Massachusetts Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Naea Foundation $250 Alexandria, VA, US General Purpose 2020
Reggio Emilia Foundation $250 Reggio Emilia, N/A, IT General Purpose 2020
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Wicn $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Worcester Youth Center $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Worcester Public Library $1,200 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Old Sturbridge Village $500 Sturbridge, MA, US General Purpose 2020
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Americans For The Arts $100 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2018
Arts Learning $100 Natick, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Main Idea Worcester $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Massachusetts After School Partnership $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Massachusetts Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Reggio Emilia Foundation $300 Reggio Emilia, N/A, IT General Purpose 2018
The National Art Education Association $500 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2018
Taea $2,000 Dallas, TX, US General Purpose 2018
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Wicn $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
Worcester Youth Center $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2018
American Antiquarian Society $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Americans For The Arts $100 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2017
Arts Learning $100 Natick, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Los Angeles County Bilingual Directors' Association $200 Downey, CA, US General Purpose 2017
Massachusetts After School Partnership $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Massachusetts Cultural Council $250 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Reggio Emilia Foundations $300 Reggio Emilia, N/A, IT General Purpose 2017
The National Art Education Association $500 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2017
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Wicn $700 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Worcester Animal Rescue League $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Worcester Center For Crafts $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Worcester Historical Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
Worcester Youth Center $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2017
American For The Arts $100 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2016
Arts In Learning $100 Natick, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Arts Worcester $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Edward Street Child Services $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Joy Of Music Program $1,100 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Los Angeles County Bilingual Directors' Association $200 Downey, CA, US General Purpose 2016
Massachusetts After School Program $200 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Massachusetts Cultural Council $200 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Reggio Emilia Foundations $300 Reggio Emilia, N/A, IT General Purpose 2016
The National Art Education Association $200 Reston, VA, US General Purpose 2016
United Way Of Central Massachusetts $3,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Wicn $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Worcester Animal Rescue League $400 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Worcester Art Museum $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Worcester Center For Crafts $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Worcester Educational Development Foundation (arts) $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Worcester Historical Museum $500 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Worcester Youth Center $750 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016
American Antiquarian Society $250 Worcester, MA, US General Purpose 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Davis Publications Charitable Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 04-6880358
Website N/A
Address 50 PORTLAND ST Worcester, MA 01608-2013

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Davis Publications Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chairman Of Board/trustee Curtis Reid
Clerk & Secretary/trustee P Jeffrey Davis
Treasurer/asst. Clerk & Se Erika D Wade
President/trustee Julian Wade

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.