Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Thomasville, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $140,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$140,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $134,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,500 | 9 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $134,000 | 11 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 14 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 14 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomasville History Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Thomasville Entertainment Foundation | Charitable | $18,500 |
| Thomasville YMCA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jack Hadley Black History Museum | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Treehouse Children's Advocacy Center | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Thomasville Entertainment Foundation Endowment Trust | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Community Foundation of Swga | Charitable | $6,000 |
| One Heartbeat Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| South Georgia Ballet | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Thomasville Center for the Arts | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Birdsong Nature Center | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Hands & Hearts for Horses | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Brookwood | Charitable | $1,000 |
| 1892 Preservation Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Claud Davis IV
- William H Davis
- Melissa Davis Summitt Rigsby
- Virginia Davis Legette
- Sammy C Davis
Questions people ask
Does Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc give?
$140,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists J Claud Davis IV (Secretary/Director), William H Davis (President), Melissa Davis Summitt Rigsby (Director) and Virginia Davis Legette (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jasper & Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.