Ben G Porter Foundation Inc
Ben G Porter Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Macon, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $64K.
Ben G Porter Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ben G Porter Foundation Inc gave $145K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +295.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,333
- +163.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ben G Porter Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercer University ($70K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($70,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ben G Porter Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1350% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $145K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $70,000 |
| Mercer University Macon, GA | General Fund | $70,000 |
| Keris Kares Newnan, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $82,685 | $165,242 | $145,000 | 3 | $145,000 | $64,071 | $3,006 |
| 2023 | $82,558 | $37,484 | $39,276 | $36,649 | 2 | $36,649 | $34,917 | $10,618 |
| 2022 | $84,350 | $7,107 | $12,543 | $10,351 | 1 | $10,351 | $4,282 | $13,234 |
| 2021 | $89,786 | $13,728 | $10,219 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $13,567 | $11,848 |
| 2020 | $86,277 | $6,785 | $13,454 | $12,000 | 1 | — | $4,191 | $10,543 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben G Porter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ben G Porter Foundation Inc is led by Ray Pippin, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ray Pippin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brenda Hopper (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry Harrell (2020–2022) — Director
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 Ben G Porter Foundation Inc
How much does Ben G Porter Foundation Inc give each year?
Ben G Porter Foundation Inc gave $145K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 2 grants.
What is Ben G Porter Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ben G Porter Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $70,000, and its average grant was $48,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ben G Porter Foundation Inc give grants?
Ben G Porter Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ben G Porter Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Ben G Porter Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Ben G Porter Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ben G Porter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ben G Porter Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ben G Porter Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2208308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Ben G Porter Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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