[Davie Community Foundation Inc.](https://www.daviefoundation.org)

Rolling (recommendations processed 1st & 15th of each month)

No fixed minimum/maximum; grants are made from individual Donor Advised Funds.

Enables individuals or families to recommend charitable grants from a personalized fund, partnering with the Foundation for flexible and impactful giving.

Only Donor Advisors may recommend grants; nonprofits serving Davie County are eligible recipients.

--- ## Description Donor Advised Grants through the Davie Community Foundation allow individuals, families, or organizations to establish a Donor Advised Fund and actively participate in local philanthropy. Fund advisors work with the Foundation to recommend grants to charitable organizations, focusing on meeting community needs and maximizing impact. This approach provides flexibility, personalized involvement, and an alternative to creating a private foundation, with the Foundation managing the administrative and investment responsibilities. --- ## Due Dates - Grant recommendations accepted on a rolling basis. - Distribution checks are processed and sent to recipient organizations on the 1st and 15th of each month. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount; distributions are made from the available balance in each Donor Advised Fund. - The minimum to establish a Donor Advised Fund is generally $5,000. - Grants are recommended at the discretion of the fund advisor, subject to Foundation approval. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can recommend grants:** Only Donor Advisors (individuals or families who have established a Donor Advised Fund with the Foundation). - **Who can receive grants:** Nonprofit organizations serving Davie County residents. - Grants cannot be used to fulfill personal pledges or obligations, nor can they result in personal benefit to the donor. --- ## Application Process 1. **Establish a Donor Advised Fund:** Contact the Foundation to create a fund (minimum initial gift usually $5,000). 2. **Recommend grants:** Donor Advisors submit recommendations through: - The [online grant portal](https://daviefoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/portal/list) - The [Donor Advised Recommendation Form](https://www.daviefoundation.org/grants/donor/donor-advised-recommendation/) (online or printable [PDF version](https://www.daviefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Donor-Advised-Recommendation-Form-for-website.pdf)) 3. **Review and Processing:** Recommendations are reviewed by Foundation staff and Board. Checks are issued to recipient organizations on the 1st and 15th of each month. 4. **Notification:** Both the donor and recipient organization are notified after approval and distribution. --- ## Additional Information - Grant applications are not accepted directly from nonprofits for these funds; only recommendations from Donor Advisors are considered. - Up to five grant recommendations can be submitted per form; additional recommendations require submitting a new form. - All grants are subject to Board approval and compliance with IRS regulations. --- ## External Links - [Donor Advised Grants Program Overview](https://www.daviefoundation.org/grants/donor) - [Donor Advised Recommendation Form (online)](https://www.daviefoundation.org/grants/donor/donor-advised-recommendation/) - [Printable Recommendation Form (PDF)](https://www.daviefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Donor-Advised-Recommendation-Form-for-website.pdf) - [Grant Portal Login](https://daviefoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/portal/list) - [Davie Community Foundation Home](https://www.daviefoundation.org) - [FAQs](https://www.daviefoundation.org/our-story/faqs/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Address | 107 North Salisbury Street, Mocksville, NC 27028; P.O. Box 546, Mocksville, NC 27028 | | Phone | 336-753-6903 | | Email | [info@daviefoundation.org](mailto:info@daviefoundation.org) | | Contact Page | [Contact Us](https://www.daviefoundation.org/contact-us/) | | Hours | 9am–5pm, Monday–Thursday (other times by appointment) |

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