Roger Jennings Davis Memorial Fund Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roger Jennings Davis Memorial Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Roger Jennings Davis Memorial Fund Inc generated $136.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (37.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $172.6k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPREAD ROGER RULES - ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT, DON'T SPEED AND NEVER EVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING ORIGINAL IDEALS OF THE FUND (THE "ROGER RULES"), THE FUND EXPANDED ITS PURPOSE IN 2019 AFTER HURRICANE DORIAN ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED HOPE TOWN AND THE ISLANDS AROUND ABACO. AN AREA WHERE FOUNDER, PATRICK DAVIS, SPENT MUCH TIME AND CONDUCTED FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR ROGER RULES. UNDER THE PROGRAM NAME - HOPE 4 HOPETOWN - THE FUND HOSTED A SERIES OF CONCERTS AND CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THOSE CARRYING OUT THE CLEANUP AND REBUILDING EFFORTS IN THE AREA. PROGRAM INVESTMENTS INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MONETARY DONATIONS TO HELP THE AREA CLEAN UP AND REBUILD AFTER THE HURRICANE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH OTHERS SUCH AS THE HOPE TOWN FIRE & RESCUE AND MISSION HOPE, WHO ARE COORDINATING EFFORTS IN HOPE TOWN.
ROGER RULES - ORIGINALLY ORGANIZED TO TAKE THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND MISTAKES THAT LED TO THE HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY OF ROGER'S JENNINGS DAVIS' FATAL SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT AND USE THEM TO HELP POSITIVELY SPREAD THE MESSAGE OF THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH SPEEDING, DRINKING AND DRIVING, AND NOT WEARING YOUR SEATBELT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TO BE AWARDED EACH YEAR TO A DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, AS WELL AS CONDUCTING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN PROMOTING "THE ROGER RULES" WHICH ARE "ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT, DON'T SPEED AND NEVER EVER DRINK AND DRIVE." ROGER RULES ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATIONAL RPOGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Russell Patrick Davis President | 1 | $0 | |
Kris Wiatr Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Eric Arnold Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,545 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $136,545 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,000 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $9,597 |
Total expenses | $172,597 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $33,113 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $33,113 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $33,113 |
Over the last fiscal year, Roger Jennings Davis Memorial Fund Inc has awarded $120,500 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NOTES FOR EDUCATION PURPOSE: ENRICHMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION | $10,500 |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ST HELENA PURPOSE: PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE A SAFE, POSITIVE AND UNIQUE PLACE TO DEVELOP TALENTS | $10,000 |
MISSION OF HOPE PURPOSE: DONATION FOR BOAT TO HOUSE HOPE TOWN RELIEF WORKERS | $100,000 |