Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Canton, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individual recipients in Georgia for hardship and medical support.
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc gave $20K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +1561.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +66.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $125,883
- +106.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115
Phone: (770) 500-5084
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Katie Bishop ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 615% of 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,000 |
| Katie Bishop Canton, GA | Hardhsip Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,883 | $120,886 | $55,993 | $20,000 | 10 | $28,301 | $4,602 |
| 2024 | $60,990 | $140,376 | $100,666 | $1,204 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $20,000. Each grant was $2,000. The listed grants went to individual recipients in Georgia for hardship support or hardship and medical support; one entry spells the purpose “HARDHSIP SUPPORT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Danny West as president, Jey Willis as vice president, Amanda Postelle as treasurer, Katie Erwin as secretary, and Bryan Thomas as fundraising chair.
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc is led by Danny West, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danny West
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Postelle
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Thomas
Fundraising Ch
Board Member → Fundraising Ch, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jey Willis
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Erwin
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ashley Rowe (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Beau Witcher (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Alford (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Clay Cloud (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Eddie Robinson (2024) — Board Member
- Former: George Williams (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Katie Pearson (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Neil Blackman (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Logan (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Gordon (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Shane Bonebrake (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc
How much does Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc give each year?
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc gave $20K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc give grants?
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Support" (8 grants).
How large is Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc?
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc reported $126K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3620119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Cherokee County Fire 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 July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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