Private foundation · Germantown
John Winn Davis Fund for Autism
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $19,000
- Typical grant
- $9,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $19,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19K | $19K | 2 |
| 2023 | $10K | $10K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Jon tyler davis · Germantown · 9014967493
- What to send
- All applications will be provided through teacher, administrator or therapist referrals.
- Deadlines
- Rolling submissions are accepted at this time. (no application deadline at this time).
- Limits
- Applicants must reside within the 48 contiguous united states. The appliations must be submitted on behalf of a child (under 18) who has a medical diagnosis of autism or similar diagnoses. Applications must be submitted by a partent or legal gardian on behalf of the child for whom the application is submitted. Maximum award per individual per school year is $5,000 for tuition or $2,500 for therapy (speech, occupational, or aba - applied behavior analysis - therapy.
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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- Garrett DavisPresident
- Robert McdanielDirector
- Ginna RaulsSecretary
- Gayle HigleyTreasurer
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
- To support the work and mission of the organization and assist children/patients of the organization who...
- To support the work and mission of the organization through financial support of children/students with an...
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Center | Memphis, Shelby County | To support the work and mission of the organization through financial... | $10K |
| Mid-South Therapy Group | Cordova, Shelby County | To support the work and mission of the organization and assist... | $9,000 |
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