Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,720 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$97,720
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,104 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,750 | 14 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $92,104 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $97,720 | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Ruth Q 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 Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 12 | $91,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,720 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Nursing education | $16,000 |
| Arc of Calhoun & Cleburne Counties | Aid to persons with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Community Found of Birmingham | Boiling springs farm fund | $10,000 |
| Coosa County DHR | Assistance for foster children | $10,000 |
| Ums Wright | Education | $6,000 |
| Freedom Farm | Home for at-risk kids | $6,000 |
| Pickens County DHR | Assistance for foster children | $6,000 |
| Wilcox County DHR | Assistance for foster children | $6,000 |
| Community Found of Birmingham | Quick bridge health fund | $5,000 |
| Helen James Foundation | Families with a stillborn child | $5,000 |
| Community Enabler | Provide for needs of the poor | $5,000 |
| Circle of Love Foundation | Supplies & toys for needy children | $3,000 |
| Light of the Village | Christian ministry to inner city | $3,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Foundation planning | $1,720 |
Officers and trustees
- Clay S Agee
- Lesa N Agee
- William Henry Agee
- Anna M Agee
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc give?
$97,720 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Clay S Agee (Pres/Dir), Lesa N Agee (Treas/Dir), William Henry Agee (Sec/Dir) and Anna M Agee (Vp/Dir).
What does Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.