The William and Mary Davis Foundation
Accepts applications
The William and Mary Davis Foundation is a private foundation in Wheaton, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $192,100 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$192,100
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$467,447
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,854 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,854 | 29 | $257,709 |
| 2024 | $192,100 | 33 | $467,447 |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen Davis 401 S Carlton, Wheaton, IL 61087 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 462-0230 |
| What to submit | Request application form from foundation |
| Restrictions | Award based on alignment with foundation's mission statement. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The William and Mary Davis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 25 | $168,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $14,100 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskeegee Next Foundation | Operational funding | $60,000 |
| Go Chi Life | Operational funding | $25,000 |
| Haymarket Center | Operational funding | $10,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Operational funding | $10,000 |
| Progressive Baptist Church | Operational funding | $10,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Operational funding | $6,000 |
| Do Somethingorg | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| New City Church Ministries | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| Southside Memorial Day Parade | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| St Sabina Church | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| Timothy Christian School | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| Beck Cultural Center | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| Leadership Greater Chicago | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| East Tennessee Community Design Center | Operational funding | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | Operational funding | $3,500 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Operational funding | $3,300 |
| Elderday Center Inc | Operational funding | $3,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | Operational funding | $3,000 |
| North Lawndale Eagle Youth Program | Operational funding | $2,500 |
| Foolproof Foundation | Operational funding | $2,500 |
| True Chicago | Operational funding | $2,000 |
| NAMI Dupage | Operational funding | $1,550 |
| County Lineellenwood Community Day | Operational funding | $1,500 |
| The Answer Inc | Operational funding | $1,500 |
| Legends of Tennessee Camp | Operational funding | $1,100 |
| Resurrection House MB Church | Operational funding | $1,000 |
| Whats Your Forte Foundation | Operational funding | $1,000 |
| Cypher Foundation | Operational funding | $1,000 |
| Dupage Health Coaliation | Operational funding | $500 |
| The Perfect Cadence Foundation | Operational funding | $500 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Operational funding | $500 |
| North Lawndale Amichi Mentoring Program | Operational funding | $400 |
| Dupage Foundation | Operational funding | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen L Davis
- Tanya Davis
- Jessica Ashley Garmon
Questions people ask
Does The William and Mary Davis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The William and Mary Davis Foundation give?
$192,100 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The William and Mary Davis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen L Davis (Chairman/Director), Tanya Davis (President/Director) and Jessica Ashley Garmon (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does The William and Mary Davis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.