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Davison Bruce Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 206565366  ·  Private foundation

Davison Bruce Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $21.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 299 individual grants from this funder — $6.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for domestic violence. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.0M
Total assets
299
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Davison Bruce Foundation funds

Davison Bruce Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), faith-based, and related causes.

Domestic ViolenceEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, older adults, single parents, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boysolder adultssingle parentsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Davison Bruce Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Homes of Hope for Children
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Purvis, MS$106K2020
Homes of Hope for Children
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Purvis, MS$90K2019
Living Hope International
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Dallas, TX$88K2020
Living Hope International
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Dallas, TX$85K2019
Young Life Auburn Opelika
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Auburn, AL$84K2020
Young Life Auburn Opelika
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Auburn, AL$80K2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee C
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Opelika, AL$72K2019
Homes of Hope for Children
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Purvis, MS$72K2023
Homes of Hope for Children
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Purvis, MS$71K2022
Young Life East Alabama
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Auburn, AL$70K2017
Young Life Auburn Opelika
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Auburn, AL$66K2022
Living Hope International
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Dallas, TX$66K2024
Homes of Hope for Children
GENERAL CHARITABLE GIVING
Purvis, MS$65K2024
Immanuel Church
RELIGOUS ORGANIZATION
Birmingham, AL$60K2020
Storybrook Farm
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Opelika, AL$55K2022

Davison Bruce Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$759K
2019$1.1M
2020$1.2M
2022$1.2M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Davison Bruce Foundation

From Davison Bruce Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FEBRUARY 1ST”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at davisonbrucefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Davison Bruce Foundation

Does Davison Bruce Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Davison Bruce Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Davison Bruce Foundation fund?
Davison Bruce Foundation's grants focus on domestic violence. Recent recipients include Homes of Hope for Children, Homes of Hope for Children, Living Hope International. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Davison Bruce Foundation give in grants?
Davison Bruce Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 299 grants.
Where is Davison Bruce Foundation located?
Davison Bruce Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 206565366.
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About this profile. This page is built from Davison Bruce Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Davison Bruce Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.