The George & Elizabeth Davis Trusts were established with the mission of supporting the furtherance and development of Protestant charitable and religious institutions in Kansas City, Missouri. Administered by Bank of America Private Bank through its Philanthropic Solutions division, these trusts focus specifically on promoting religion-related charitable activity within the Protestant community.
The grant program supports both general operating support and program-specific initiatives that align with the trusts’ focus on advancing Protestant institutions. Capital requests are explicitly excluded. Eligible applicants must be Protestant religious or charitable institutions that serve Kansas City, Missouri, and adhere to the values outlined in the trusts' original mission. Funding is restricted to entities that are physically based in Kansas City, Missouri and affiliated with the Protestant faith tradition.
The application deadline is October 31 of each year, and all proposals must be submitted online via the Bank of America grantmaking portal. Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline day. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the submission must be made by 11:59 p.m. on the prior business day. The program supports one-year grant periods. Applicants will be notified of the grant decision by January 31.
Grants typically range from $5,000 to $50,000 based on historical practices across Missouri-managed Bank of America philanthropic accounts. Final reports are required within one year of the grant award, and applicants who fail to submit timely reports will be deemed ineligible for future funding. Site visits and further due diligence may be conducted as part of the evaluation process, and preference is given to requests that demonstrate meaningful community impact and alignment with the trust’s religious mission.
The grant is administered by the Bank of America Missouri Philanthropic Solutions Office. Inquiries about the grant or application process can be directed to Tony Twyman, the Senior Philanthropic Client Manager, via email or phone.
Focus on Protestant mission alignment and local charitable impact.
