Davison Bruce Foundation
The Davison Bruce Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2005 and formally registered as the Davidson Bruce Charitable Irrevocable Trust (EIN: 20-6565366). Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the foundation is administered through Cumberland Trust Company. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified as a private independent foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.8M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+0.7% YoY
Grant Count
52
-3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to "invest in the mind, body, and spirit of humankind, blessing others that they may bless the world." The foundation acknowledges its maternal forerunner, Elizabeth Davison Bruce, as inspiration for its generous giving approach.
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education — scholarships and educational programs
- Health and Wellness Services — rehabilitation and health-focused initiatives
- Christian Ministry and Outreach — faith-connected community programs
- General Charitable Purposes — community-centric programs serving children and families in need
- Economic Empowerment — programs supporting vulnerable populations
The foundation specifically targets vulnerable populations and faith-connected communities, with a focus on the intersection of health, wellness, economic empowerment, and Christian outreach.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes approximately $1.1 million annually across 49-54 grants.
Grant Range
$500 to $72,250
Average Grant
amount varies by year
Review Cycle
February 1
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic footprint is in the southeastern United States, with the heaviest concentration of grants in:
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Texas
The foundation also funds organizations in Mississippi and operates with a broader U.S. focus for eligible applicants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $21,795,279
- Total Revenues: $1,826,115
- Total Expenses: $1,568,617
- Total Giving: $1,102,200
Historical Context (2023):
- Total Assets: $21.5 million
- Revenue: $2.47 million
- Expenses: $1.57 million
The foundation has maintained substantial assets and consistent annual giving levels over recent years, with tax-exempt status since July 2005.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,795,279 | $21,519,978 | $20,499,301 |
| Revenue | $1,826,115 | $2,473,485 | $676,453 |
| Expenses | $1,568,617 | $1,572,662 | $1,679,817 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,402,496 | $1,425,242 | $1,533,992 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,662,038 | $2,271,801 | $502,023 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,550,380 | $1,372,246 | $1,419,491 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Davison Bruce Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carolyn Bruce Reid — President (as of 2024)
The foundation maintains zero employees and operates through its administrative structure at Cumberland Trust Company.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN REID | PRESIDENT | 20 | $45,000 |
| KENDALL CLINTON | SECRETARY | 10 | $27,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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