Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc is a public charity based in Rome, Georgia. Founded in 2015, it connects donors with community projects and provides grants and funds intended to improve quality of life in Rome and Floyd County.
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc gave $607K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $607,000
- +138.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,481
- +76.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $5,622,654
- +29.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc
- How to Apply
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The described 2026 cycle used a two-step application process.
- Review Cycle
- August 31, 2026, for the listed 2026 fund opportunities; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- August 31, 2026, for the listed 2026 fund opportunities; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 215 Broad Street 105, Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 766-1847
Website: https://cffgr.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berry College ($130K). Together the top 10 received $454K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 94 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its community work as serving Rome and Floyd County, Georgia. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 4% to Florida, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $249K (2022) to $607K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $607K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berry College Mt Berry, GA | To support the endowment of berry college of rome, ga | $130,000 |
| Darlington School Rome, GA | To Support the Operating Budget of Darlington School | $108,700 |
| YMCA of Rome and Floyd County GA Rome, GA | To support the operating budget of ymca of rome and Floyd county, ga | $45,700 |
| First Presbyterian Church Rome, GA | To support the operating budget of first presbyterian church | $35,350 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church Rome, GA | To support the operating budget of st. Peter's episcopal church | $35,000 |
| South Rome Community Association Inc Rome, GA | To support the south rome community garden and fund building repairs to the communty center | $33,355 |
| Young Life Rome, GA | To Support the Operating Budget of Young Life | $20,250 |
| First Baptist Church of Rome Georgia Rome, GA | Support for the Operating Budget for the Church | $18,500 |
| Open Door Children's Home Rome, GA | To support the operating budget of open door children's home | $14,650 |
| Extra Special People Rome, GA | To Support Various Programs at Extra Special People | $12,184 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,622,654 | $1,839,012 | $795,724 | $607,000 | 27 | $129,590 |
| 2023 | $4,344,114 | $2,246,853 | $525,225 | $255,050 | 20 | $106,659 |
| 2022 | $2,434,961 | $511,576 | $426,186 | $248,764 | 16 | $61,372 |
| 2021 | $2,693,536 | $1,054,127 | $428,171 | $261,350 | 13 | $35,465 |
| 2020 | $1,877,060 | $746,160 | $420,240 | $276,224 | 18 | $87,119 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve the quality of life for every person in Rome and Floyd County, now and forever, and to build a culture of giving.”
Its grantmaking includes support for community organizations, education, children, and other local needs. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Berry College describes its work as liberal arts education combining academics, work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service; Darlington School describes its mission as providing a challenging and supportive education in a diverse and inclusive community; and Extra Special People says it creates transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families. Other 2024 recipients included churches, a YMCA, a community association, and universities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $607,000. The median grant was $11,000, with awards ranging from $5,050 to $130,000. Its largest reported grants included $130,000 to Berry College for its endowment, $108,700 to Darlington School for operating support, $45,700 to the YMCA of Rome and Floyd County for operating support, and $35,350 to First Presbyterian Church for operating support. South Rome Community Association received $33,355 for its community garden and community-center building repairs.
The foundation’s website describes a two-step process for the 2026 grant cycle: an initial application covering the community need, proposed work, expected results, people served, amount requested, and alignment with the selected opportunity; finalists may then be asked for a detailed budget, organizational financial information, implementation plans, and further information about results. Finalists may also be invited to a brief conversation. The website’s stated 2026 opportunities included the Greater Rome Impact Fund, the Spiegelberg fund for work serving children in need, and the First Christian Heritage Fund. The separate program listing also describes the Villa Hizer Fund and the Spiegelberg Memorial Fund. The listed 2026 deadlines were August 31, 2026, which has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Jennifer Scott as executive director and Alice Clements as administrator. The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Scott as executive director and names Scott Smith, Cecil B. Wright, Gregory Harris, Rhea Aronhalt, Lee Carter, LaDonna Collins, Jason Oyler, Ashley Garner, and David Tomlin as directors. The filing also lists Ashley Garner as director/executive director.
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc is led by Ashley Garner, Director & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Garner
Director & Executive Director
Executive Director → Director & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$24K (2021) → $27K (2024)
Jennifer Scott
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$9K (2024)
Cecil B. Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Tomlin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gregory Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ashley Jennings
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Todd Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chuck Shaw
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jason Oyler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ladonna Collins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lee Carter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Rhea Aronhalt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: David Newby (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Bennett (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Mathis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Lance (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah McElrath (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Edwin C. Watters (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Sumner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Hjort (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Villa Hizer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ashley Ellington (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Janice J. Davis (2020) — Director
- Former: John Quinlivan (2020) — Director
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 $27K, to Ashley Garner (Director/Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc
How much does Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc give each year?
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc gave $607K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $255K across 20 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $22,481, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc give grants?
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rome, GA (19 grants) and Calhoun, GA (2 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Berry College ($130,000), Darlington School ($108,700) and YMCA of Rome and Floyd County GA ($45,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc?
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve the quality of life for every person in Rome and Floyd County, now and forever, and to build a culture of giving.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc?
The described 2026 cycle used a two-step application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation of Greater Rome Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4252695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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