Private foundation · Wheaton, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The William and Mary Davis Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Grants in Tennessee: 4 totaling $14,100 · 1 in Blount County
Typical grant: $3,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask: About $4,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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: $192,100

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax year	Total grants paid	To Tennessee	Tennessee grants
2024	$192K	$14K	4
2023	$178K	$7,500	4

How to apply

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Contact: Stephen Davis · Wheaton · (630) 462-0230
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.

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Stephen L DavisChairman/director
Tanya DavisPresident/director
Jessica Ashley GarmonTreasurer/secretary

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What it funds most often

Operational funding

Tennessee organizations it funded

Blount County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from The William and Mary Davis Foundation
Past winner	Where	Purpose	Amount
Legends of Tennessee Camp	Maryville, Blount County	Operational funding	$1,100
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