Private foundation · Canton, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Paul and Carol David Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $21,000 · 1 in Madison County
- Typical grant
- $7,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Madison County · plus 82 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $2.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | $21K | 3 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $14K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Jeffrey David · Canton · 3304790200
- What to send
- Applications to be requested from individual in 2(a) above.
- Limits
- Scholarships to qualified high school students in Stark County, Ohio.
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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- Carol DavidChairperson
- Thomas G KnollTrustee
- Jeffrey DavidPresident
- Scott F WhetstoneTrustee
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
- Scholarships
Tennessee organizations it funded
Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union University | Jackson, Madison County | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarships | $7,000 |
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