Private foundation · Brentwood
David Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $55,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $10,000. Most often for: “Ministry support”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $55,000 · 2 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,500: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 2 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
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $85,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85K | $55K | 6 |
| 2023 | $50K | $40K | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Stuart SouthardPresident
- S Jackson FarisTrustee
- Meredith E FlauttTrustee
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
- Ministry support (6 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Academy | Franklin, Williamson County | Ministry support | $25K |
| Leadership International | Brentwood, Williamson County | Ministry support | $7,500 |
| Family Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Ministry support | $10K |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | Ministry support | $5,000 |
| Nashville Young Life | Nashville, Davidson County | Ministry support | $5,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Clinic | Nashville, Davidson County | Ministry support | $2,500 |