Private foundation · Wheaton, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The William and Mary Davis Foundation
In 2024 it gave 4 grants worth $14,100 to Tennessee groups, 3 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $3,000 to $5,000. Most often for: “Operational funding”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $14,100 · 3 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 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
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192K | $14K | 4 |
| 2023 | $178K | $7,500 | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- 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.
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 (4 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox 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.
| Past winner | 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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