Charles and Margaret Paysinger
Charles and Margaret Paysinger is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its 2020 filing reports 10 grants totaling $1,181,500. The 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants or assets; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Charles and Margaret Paysinger at a glance
- Expenses (2021)
- $1,737
- -99.9% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charles and Margaret Paysinger
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 2217 Woodcrest Drive, Columbus, GA 31906
Phone: (706) 768-8686
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Margaret Paysinger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Identified 2020 grantees were located in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judson Baptist Church Nashville, TN | General Fund | $475,000 |
| Salvation Army - Kytn Division Louisville, KY | General Fund | $275,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - TN Chap Washington, DC | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Pilgrim Ministry Clarksville, GA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN | General Fund | $74,500 |
| Pregnancy Resource Centerof Chatt Summerville, GA | General Fund | $55,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes Franklin, TN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Mission Dignity Dallas, TX | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Central Presbyterian Church Huntsville, AL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Grace Evangelical Church Germantown, TN | General Fund | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $1,737 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,737 | $6,626 | $1,187,530 | $1,181,500 | 10 | $16,133 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness and providing residential care to senior adults and adults with exceptional needs, as described by those grantees.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $1,181,500 through 10 grants, an average of $118,150 per grant. Among the identified recipients, Nashville Rescue Mission in Nashville, Tennessee, received $74,500, and Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes Inc. in Franklin, Tennessee, received $25,000. Nashville Rescue Mission describes its work as offering food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs to people in Middle Tennessee. Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes describes itself as a Christian ministry providing residential care for senior adults and adults with exceptional needs.
The foundation’s 2021 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. That filing describes the foundation’s direct charitable activity as winding-down expenses related to prior-year charitable programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists M Susan Bowles, Larry F Weesner, and Martha Snelling as board members.
Charles and Margaret Paysinger's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Larry F. Weesner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M. Susan Bowles
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha Snelling
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Charles and Margaret Paysinger
What does Charles and Margaret Paysinger fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness and providing residential care to senior adults and adults with exceptional needs, as described by those grantees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Margaret Paysinger?
Charles and Margaret Paysinger does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
Where does Charles and Margaret Paysinger make grants?
Identified 2020 grantees were located in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee.
What is Charles and Margaret Paysinger's EIN?
Charles and Margaret Paysinger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2340205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Charles and Margaret Paysinger 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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