Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc
The Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2003, it supports charitable organizations primarily in the Atlanta metropolitan area through monetary grants and service by Bennett Thrasher partners and associates. The foundation says it is funded from the firm’s top-line revenues.
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc gave $608K across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $608,100
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,652
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $388,324
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (23 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation primarily identifies potential recipients through requests submitted by Bennett Thrasher, LLP employees and does not accept unsolicited requests from the general public. Contact Courtney O’Connor. The filing states that awards are restricted to public charities operating primarily in the Greater Atlanta, Dallas, or Denver metropolitan areas.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines at this time, according to the filing.
- Deadline
- No deadlines at this time, according to the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Courtney O'Connor
Mailing address: 3300 Riverwood Parkway Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 396-2200
Email: courtney.oconnor@btcpa.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Fam Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 310 grants of 310 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it assists charitable organizations primarily in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its 2025 filing restricts grants to public charities operating primarily in the Greater Atlanta, Dallas, or Denver metropolitan areas. In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia; the listed shares for other recipient states were Colorado 6%, California 4%, Texas 4%, and Virginia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 63 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2020) to $726K (2024). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $608K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Fam Inc Mableton, GA | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Shepherd Center Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Sterling Legacy Fund Ashburn, VA | General Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Chris 180 Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Cobb Community Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Jason Cunningham Charitable Foundation Marietta, GA | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Leadership Perimeter Sandy Springs, GA | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| No Longer Bound Cumming, GA | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Rett Association Highlands Ranch, CO | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| 4KIRA4MOMS Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388,324 | $633,114 | $627,666 | $608,100 | 63 | $627,345 | $17,614 | $24,743 |
| 2024 | $382,876 | $572,211 | $731,192 | $725,500 | 68 | $730,192 | $20,309 | $26,705 |
| 2023 | $541,168 | $514,768 | $395,327 | $391,250 | 55 | $395,315 | $10,188 | $25,347 |
| 2022 | $421,727 | $409,805 | $346,083 | $344,161 | 51 | $344,161 | $2,393 | $20,513 |
| 2021 | $353,005 | $758,683 | $507,651 | $506,351 | 73 | $506,351 | — | $6,411 |
| 2020 | $101,973 | $313,400 | $321,720 | $320,468 | 61 | — | — | $4,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it works with charitable organizations to foster the long-term development and success of individuals in the Atlanta community. Its 2025 filing states that grants are restricted to public charities operating primarily in the Greater Atlanta, Dallas, or Denver metropolitan areas.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Shepherd Center describes its work as acute and rehabilitative hospital care for people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions. Chris 180 says it provides mental health services, foster care and adoption services, and support for young people facing homelessness. Thrive Academy Atlanta describes itself as a Christian school serving students facing systemic injustice, childhood trauma, and poverty. These are the organizations’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $608,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards included $25,000 each to Friends of Fam Inc and Shepherd Center Inc, and $20,000 to Sterling Legacy Fund. Other listed grants of $15,000 went to Chris 180, Cobb Community Foundation, Jason Cunningham Charitable Foundation, Leadership Perimeter, No Longer Bound, Rocky Mountain Rett Association, 4Kira4Moms, Thrive Academy Atlanta, and Scouting America – Atlanta Area Council. The listed grants were for general operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Courtney O’Connor as president, Abby Vickers as vice president, Thea Williams as treasurer, and Jessica Johnson as secretary. The 2025 filing lists Courtney O’Connor as president, Brett Dixon as vice president, Miranda Smith as secretary, Thea Williams as treasurer, and Abby Vickers, Brooke Paul, Darlene Rutledge, Kenda Williams, Robert Sumners, and Sabrina Wilder as board members.
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc is led by Courtney O'Connor, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Courtney O'Connor
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Vickers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thea Williams
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Dixon
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Paul
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Rutledge
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenda Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sumners
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Sheffield
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Kimball
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Elery
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Ergle
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Wilder
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Sara Blair (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Basile (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Brian Sengson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Denise Brumley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Leu (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Leah Mumpower (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Courtney Cole (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dane Harris (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Diandria Green (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Miranda Nunn (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Floyd (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Thrasher (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Grosvenor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Bartolanzo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tigger Marshall (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Gardner (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Collier Wood (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Bart (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ewa Sanborn (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jimmy Lee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Smith (2020) — President
- Former: Kristin Ethridge (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Butkus (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Cash (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Suzanne Trimm (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tate Yawn (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Zebekiah Bortner (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc
How much does Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc give each year?
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc gave $608K across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $726K across 68 grants.
What is Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,652, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc give grants?
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (30 grants), Marietta, GA (5 grants), Sandy Springs, GA (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Fam Inc ($25,000), Shepherd Center Inc ($25,000) and Sterling Legacy Fund ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc?
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc reported $388K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $627K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it works with charitable organizations to foster the long-term development and success of individuals in the Atlanta community. Its 2025 filing states that grants are restricted to public charities operating primarily in the Greater Atlanta, Dallas, or Denver metropolitan areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc?
The foundation primarily identifies potential recipients through requests submitted by Bennett Thrasher, LLP employees and does not accept unsolicited requests from the general public. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3111939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bennett Thrasher 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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