Nonprofit · EIN 31-1372548
WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,314,395 | $721,648 | $2,592,747 | $50,349,174 | $3,964,700 | $46,384,474 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,665,004 | $2,230,670 | $1,434,334 | $45,164,145 | $5,649,050 | $39,515,095 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,571,086 | $1,221,773 | $349,313 | $43,583,913 | $6,318,159 | $37,265,754 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,097,711
- Net rental income
- $216,684
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,219,706
- Other revenue
- $216,684
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $616,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,700
- Program services (functional)
- $616,500
- Management and general (functional)
- $105,148
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $45,164,145
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,349,174
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,964,700
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,384,474
- Publicly traded securities
- $44,464,989
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $46,384,474
- Gross receipts
- $6,376,279
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS F KRIDLER | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $617,573 | $110,017 |
| SCOTT G HEITKAMP | TREASURER/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $419,882 | $73,761 |
| JOHN C LUCAS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASE P WELLS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS R KROUSE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELYN L WELLS | TRUSTEE (THRU 9/4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD L WHISLER MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS F KRIDLER | ASST SECRETARY/ASST TREAS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $905,239 | $107,467 |
| SCOTT G HEITKAMP | TREASURER (AS OF 3/20/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $318,492 | $63,398 |
| JOHN C LUCAS | VICE CHAIR/TREAS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD L WHISLER MD | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES L NICHOLS | VICE CHAIR/TREAS/TRUSTEE (THRU 3/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELYN L WELLS | CHAIR/PRES/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASE P WELLS | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS F KRIDLER | ASST SECRETARY/ASST TREAS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $574,139 | $105,945 |
| JOHN C LUCAS | VICE CHAIR/TREAS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD L WHISLER MD | VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES L NICHOLS | VICE CHAIR/TREAS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELYN L WELLS | CHAIR/PRES/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASE P WELLS | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1234 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1405
- In care of
- % JAMES I LUCK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SCOTT G HEITKAMP, 1234 EAST BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT G HEITKAMP, TREASURER
- Phone
- (614) 251-4000
- Return prepared by
- GBQ PARTNERS LLC
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.
Program accomplishments
- SOCIAL SERVICESExpenses $335,000 · grants $335,000
- EDUCATIONExpenses $132,500 · grants $132,500
- CONSERVATIONExpenses $75,000 · grants $75,000
- ADVANCING PHILANTHROPYExpenses $30,000 · grants $30,000
- RELIGIONExpenses $30,000 · grants $30,000
- NEIGHBORHOODExpenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
- HEALTHExpenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1372548
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T900)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,349,174
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,376,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,314,395 | $721,648 | $50,349,174 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,665,004 | $2,230,670 | $45,164,145 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,571,086 | $1,221,773 | $43,583,913 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,023,395 | $2,155,822 | $40,296,719 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1372548).
Questions about WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION is 31-1372548.
- Is WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SCOTT G HEITKAMP.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILLIAM H DAVIS & DOROTHY M DAVIS & WILLIAM C DAVIS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,314,395, expenses of $721,648 and total assets of $50,349,174 at year end.
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