Ruth Q Davis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 72-1367496 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Monroeville, AL | Nursing education | $16,000 |
| Arc of Calhoun & Cleburne Counties | Anniston, AL | Aid to persons with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Community Found of Birmingham | Birminmgham, AL | Boiling springs farm fund | $10,000 |
| Coosa County Dhr | Rockford, AL | Assistance for foster children | $10,000 |
| Ums Wright | Mobile, AL | Education | $6,000 |
| Freedom Farm | Tuscaloosa, AL | Home for at-risk kids | $6,000 |
| Pickens County Dhr | Carrollton, AL | Assistance for foster children | $6,000 |
| Wilcox County Dhr | Camden, AL | Assistance for foster children | $6,000 |
| Community Found of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Quick bridge health fund | $5,000 |
| Helen James Foundation | Memphis, TN | Families with a stillborn child | $5,000 |
| Community Enabler | Anniston, AL | Provide for needs of the poor | $5,000 |
| Circle of Love Foundation | Hoover, AL | Supplies & toys for needy children | $3,000 |
| Light of the Village | Prichard, AL | Christian ministry to inner city | $3,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Foundation planning | $1,720 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,720 | 14 |
| 2024 | $92,104 | 14 |
| 2023 | $110,750 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641239349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1367496
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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