Private foundation · Wheaton, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The William and Mary Davis Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $14K
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $4,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Blount County · plus 29 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $192K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192K | $14K | 4 |
| 2023 | $178K | $7,500 | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Stephen davis · wheaton · 6304620230
- What to send
- Request application form from foundation
- Limits
- Award based on alignment with foundation's mission statement.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Stephen L DavisChairman/director
- Tanya DavisPresident/director
- Jessica Ashley GarmonTreasurer/secretary
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Operational funding
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Cultural Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| East Tennessee Community Design Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Operational funding | $3,000 |
| Legends of Tennessee Camp | Maryville, Blount County | Operational funding | $1,100 |
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