Ameris Bank Foundation Inc
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Georgia, Virginia, and Florida, including support for relief funds and organizations providing community services.
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ameris Bank Foundation Inc gave $109K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Georgia. 82% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,000
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,909
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $972,389
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ameris Bank Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3490 Piedmont Road Ne 1550, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 639-6544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ameris Bank Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America's Charities ($50K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 41 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Georgia (46%), Virginia (46%), and Florida (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ameris Bank Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2022) to $114K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Charities Chantilly, VA | Relief Funds | $50,000 |
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Inspiredu Atlanta, GA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Atlanta, GA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| North Fulton Community Charities Roswell, GA | Operational Support | $3,000 |
| Mossy Pond Volunteer Fire Department Inc Altha, FL | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Operational Support | $1,500 |
| Boy & Girls Club of Bartow County Cartersville, GA | Operational Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $972,389 | $59,262 | $123,496 | $109,000 | 11 | $113,500 | $43,166 | $48,966 |
| 2023 | $1,020,585 | $77,568 | $111,152 | $103,830 | 9 | $103,830 | $31,519 | $48,898 |
| 2022 | $1,022,464 | $90,372 | $45,457 | $44,200 | 11 | $45,450 | $16,472 | $50,432 |
| 2021 | $1,020,301 | $1,100,483 | $148,537 | $113,500 | 10 | $148,535 | $483 | $50,891 |
| 2020 | $60,836 | $98,193 | $37,793 | — | — | — | $176 | $409 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ameris Bank Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operational support for community organizations and relief funds. Among its grantees, City of Refuge says it offers life-saving resources and life-building tools to people in Atlanta living on the margin. InspirEdu says it helps underserved youth develop skills for education and career success through technology-based learning tools and engagement with families, communities, and schools. North Fulton Community Charities says it works to ease hardship and foster financial stability, including through housing and utility assistance and a food pantry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $109,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to America’s Charities for relief funds, $20,000 to City of Refuge for operational support, and $10,000 each to United Way of Greater Atlanta and InspirEdu for operational support. Other grants included $5,000 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and $3,000 to North Fulton Community Charities, both for operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc is led by Michael Pierson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Pierson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindi Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H. Palmer Proctor Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elna Klein-Kolarich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Roux
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ameris Bank Foundation Inc
How much does Ameris Bank Foundation Inc give each year?
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc gave $109K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 9 grants.
What is Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ameris Bank Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Ameris Bank Foundation Inc give grants?
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (46%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does Ameris Bank Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include America's Charities ($50,000), City of Refuge ($20,000) and United Way of Greater Atlanta ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ameris Bank Foundation Inc?
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc reported $972K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ameris Bank Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operational support for community organizations and relief funds. Among its grantees, City of Refuge says it offers life-saving resources and life-building tools to people in Atlanta living on the margin. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ameris Bank Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ameris Bank Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0945773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ameris Bank Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ameris Bank Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ameris-bank-foundation-inc-morg_b05c512a75da468a815416f45ed2edb8
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