William H Davis & Dorothy M Davis & William C Davis Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1372548
- Ohio
- Columbus
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Ohio
- Total giving
- $620KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $50MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE DAVIS FOUNDATION IN THE CENTRAL OHIO COMMUNITY IS TO CONTINUE THE PHILANTHROPIC PHILOSOPHY OF WILLIAM H. DAVIS, DOROTHY M. DAVIS AND WILLIAM C. DAVIS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. DURING THEIR LIFETIME, THE DAVIS FAMILY WAS GENEROUS TO A NUMBER OF DESERVING ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, WILLIAM H. DAVIS ALMA MATER, THE LARGEST BENEFICIARY. THE DAVIS MEDICAL CLINIC, BILL DAVIS BASEBALL STADIUM AND A BUSINESS SCHOOL CHAIR ARE SEVERAL EXAMPLES OF THE DAVIS FAMILIY OSU CONTRIBUTIONS. THE DAVIS FAMILY SUPPORTS EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND INTERESTS THAT SERVE THE CHILDREN OF CENTRAL OHIO.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | $530K | 2024 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | $320K | 2024 |
| The Arthur G James Cancer Hospital and the Richard J Solove Research Inst | $210K | 2024 |
| Mid-Ohio Foodbank Dba Mid-Ohio Food Collective | $160K | 2024 |
| Columbus Humane | $75K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: williamfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.