Private foundation · EIN 58-2275205 · Thomasville, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jasper and Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $140K total, median $5,500. 100% of grants stayed in Georgia. Stated restrictions: Education, youth activities, historic preservation primarily in thomasville, ga area, and other organizations with special interest of foundation.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$140K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in GA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
None - board meets semi-annually to revi
Assets
$3.1M

How to apply

Applications should be written & contain information regarding amount of contribution requested, budget, financial statements, exemption letter, etc. Contact: Jasper and Marthalene Davis Foundat, Po Box 1375, Thomasville, Ga, 2292275675 Deadlines: None - board meets semi-annually to review applications & make contributions, & reviews all applicat Restrictions: Education, youth activities, historic preservation primarily in thomasville, ga area, and other organizations with special interest of foundation.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Thomasville History CenterThomasville, GACharitable$50K
Thomasville Entertainment FoundationThomasville, GACharitable$19K
Thomasville YMCAThomasville, GACharitable$15K
Jack Hadley Black History MuseumThomasville, GACharitable$10K
The Treehouse Children's Advocacy CenterThomasville, GACharitable$8,500
Thomasville Entertainment Foundation Endowment TrustThomasville, GACharitable$8,000
Community Foundation of SwgaThomasville, GACharitable$6,000
One Heartbeat IncThomasville, GACharitable$5,000
South Georgia BalletThomasville, GACharitable$5,000
Thomasville Center for the ArtsThomasville, GACharitable$5,000
Birdsong Nature CenterThomasville, GACharitable$4,500
Hands & Hearts for HorsesThomasville, GACharitable$2,500
BrookwoodThomasville, GACharitable$1,000
1892 Preservation SocietyThomasville, GACharitable$1,000

About this foundation

Jasper and Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Thomasville, Georgia, administered in care of Jasper C Davis, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jasper and Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jasper and Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $140K across 14 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Jasper and Marthalene Davis Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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