Funder directory Tennessee JOE C DAVIS FOUNDATION

Private foundation · NASHVILLE, TN · EIN 626125481

JOE C DAVIS FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$5,000–$125,000

median $23,000

Giving (latest FY)

$8,209,800

108 grants · FY2025

Assets

$207,337,213

gives in TN, GA, MA

Education · 42%Food & agriculture · 21%Human services · 11%Environment · 4%Crime & legal · 4%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 18

Deadlines: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT 18

Restrictions: ONLY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS - PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE NASHVILLE, TN AREA. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT GENERALLY PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING FOR THE ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES, OR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT AS MAY BE INCIDENTAL TO OTHER PROGRAMS.

Contact: ANGELA GODDARD CO JOE C DAVIS FOUND · 104 WOODMONT BLVD STE 310, NASHVILLE, TN, 37205 · 6153529036

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM · BOSTON, MA PROGRAM SUPPORT $2,200,000
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE · NASHVILLE, TN CAPITAL & OPERATING SUPPORT $550,000
AVENTURA COMMUNITY SCHOOL · NASHVILLE, TN CAPITAL SUPPORT $503,800
VOLUNTEER SCHOOLS DBA NASHVILLE INCUBATOR · NASHVILLE, TN OPERATING SUPPORT $500,000
LITTLE WONDERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · NASHVILLE, TN CAPITAL & CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT $375,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE · NASHVILLE, TN NASHVILLE EARLY EDUCATION COALITION, STATE-WIDE NONPROFIT ANALYSIS STUDY, SABBATICAL FUND, & OPERATING SUPPORT $338,000
CROSSROADS CAMPUS · NASHVILLE, TN CAPACITY BUILDING & OPERATING SUPPORT $188,000
WELCOME HOME MINISTRIES · NASHVILLE, TN OPERATING SUPPORT $5,000
YOUTH ENCOURAGEMENT SERVICES · NASHVILLE, TN OPERATING & CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT $23,000
YOUTH VILLAGES INC · NASHVILLE, TN OPERATING SUPPORT $10,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.