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The David Foundation

Preselected recipients only Brentwood, Tennessee · EIN 621585839

The David Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $49,950 the year before.

63% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$49,9507$298,789
2024$85,0008$215,607

How to apply

The David Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The David Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee6$55,000
North Carolina1$25,000
Indiana1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hope Academy
Franklin, TN
Ministry support$25,000
Samaritans Purse
Boone, NC
Ministry support$25,000
Family Foundation
Nashville, TN
Ministry support$10,000
Leadership International
Brentwood, TN
Ministry support$7,500
Last Bell
Indianapolis, IN
Ministry support$5,000
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
Ministry support$5,000
Nashville Young Life
Nashville, TN
Ministry support$5,000
Faith Family Medical Clinic
Nashville, TN
Ministry support$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The David Foundation give?

$85,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs The David Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stuart Southard (President), S Jackson Faris (Trustee) and Meredith E Flautt (Trustee).

What does The David Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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