Columbus Memory Center and Health Education
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $416K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $40K.
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education at a glance
In short: Columbus Memory Center and Health Education gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,010
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,168
- +86.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $415,882
- -38.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% 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 Columbus Memory Center and Health Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GUSTO Columbus State University ($40K). Together the top 6 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Columbus Memory Center and Health Education gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). 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 $47K (2020) to $75K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GUSTO Columbus State University Columbus, GA | Community Outreach | $40,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Columbus, GA | Help persons with neurological diseases | $10,000 |
| Columbus State University Columbus, GA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel Columbus, GA | Community outreach | $6,000 |
| Operation Christmas Child Clegg Boone, NC | Toys for gift boxes | $1,000 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting Atlanta, GA | Support | $10 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $415,882 | $40,236 | $279,212 | $67,010 | 6 | $258,931 | $40,236 |
| 2023 | $671,112 | $14,783 | $335,250 | $71,950 | 12 | $301,640 | $14,783 |
| 2022 | $986,002 | $3,553 | $380,660 | $48,000 | 5 | $338,804 | $11,909 |
| 2021 | $1,367,727 | $128,163 | $421,497 | $74,500 | 7 | $359,581 | $203 |
| 2020 | $1,662,633 | $591,528 | $790,407 | $47,075 | 6 | — | $8,736 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education is led by Jonathan L Liss OFFICER, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan L Liss OFFICER
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3.2 hrs/week
$140K (2022) → $92K (2024)
David Silverman TRUSTEE
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georges Kaado
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hans Underbrink TRUSTEE
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Liss OFFICER
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bill Brock (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jonathan L Liss (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $92K, to Jonathan L Liss OFFICER (President and Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Memory Center and Health Education
How much does Columbus Memory Center and Health Education give each year?
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 12 grants.
What is Columbus Memory Center and Health Education's typical grant size?
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,168, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Columbus Memory Center and Health Education give grants?
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education gives mostly in Georgia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (4 grants).
Does Columbus Memory Center and Health Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Columbus Memory Center and Health Education's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Columbus Memory Center and Health Education's largest grantees?
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education's largest 2024 grantees include GUSTO Columbus State University ($40,000), Alzheimers Association ($10,000) and Columbus State University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Columbus Memory Center and Health Education?
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education reported $416K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
What is Columbus Memory Center and Health Education?
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Columbus, GA. It holds $416K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Columbus Memory Center and Health Education's EIN?
Columbus Memory Center and Health Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2580582. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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