Communities of Coastal Georgia
The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation (CCGF) is a tax-exempt public charity established in 2005 and based in Brunswick, Georgia. The foundation serves as a community foundation for Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh counties along Georgia's coast. CCGF operates as a matchmaker between donors' philanthropic goals and community needs, managing multiple distinct funds and providing grantmaking services to the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54.5M
+11.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
+15.2% YoY
Grant Count
121
+14.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To strengthen communities through engaged philanthropy. CCGF connects people who care with causes that matter in Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh counties along Georgia's coast.
The foundation functions as a researcher, educator, funding counselor, community steward, and grantmaker. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
- Human Services
Grantmaking
CCGF manages over 100 distinct funds and has awarded over $40 million in grants since its inception.
Average Grant
amount varies by fund
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus: Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh counties in coastal Georgia
Secondary funding areas: Georgia, Virginia, and District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $54,475,785 (most recent filing)
- Assets Under Management: Over $50 million
- Total Giving (2024): $7,191,453
- Total Assets (2023): $48.9 million
- Total Liabilities (2023): $3.81 million
- Revenue (2023): $5.06 million
- Expenses (2023): $5.92 million
Operational Structure:
- Operates a donor-advised fund program
- Staff: 5 employees
- Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) public charity
- Tax-exempt since March 2006
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $54,475,785 | $48,869,763 | $45,434,510 |
| Revenue | $8,886,465 | $5,055,459 | $4,266,450 |
| Expenses | $7,976,252 | $5,916,423 | $6,020,476 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,513,707 | $1,842,624 | $1,401,673 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Communities of Coastal Georgia
Business and Community Funds Grants
COMMUNITIES OF COASTAL GEORGIA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Communities of Coastal Georgia Community Impact Fund Grant
COMMUNITIES OF COASTAL GEORGIA
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Impact Fund
COMMUNITIES OF COASTAL GEORGIA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP SAUSSY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID W WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HILLARY S STRINGFELLOW | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| JACK C KILGORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALAN ACKRIDGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUGANDHA YADAV | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOEL K ARLINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF BARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM HODGES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN J MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY T ROOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL K MALOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAT HODNETT COOPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENE C SHELNUTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD MYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN V KINNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CEDRIC KING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REESE LANIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEEVA KASE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $201,448 |
| LAURA MOORE | CFO & COO | 40 | $113,262 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 College Scholarships:** Applications opened February 3, 2025 for graduating seniors in the three-county service area
**2026 Scholarship Opportunities:** CCGF announced scholarship applications for 2026, made possible through the generosity of local donors
**100 Men Who Give Initiative:** The foundation celebrates growing impact and announced new leadership for this giving circle
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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