Creel-Harison Foundation Inc
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Augusta, Georgia. In 2024, it made 54 grants totaling $1,225,797, supporting organizations with purposes that included literacy, food access, youth programs, cancer-related services, and disaster relief.
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Creel-Harison Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,225,797
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,700
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,661,404
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (7 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Creel-Harison Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Prospective grantees must contact Robbie T White, Director, to confirm eligibility, then complete a grant application. Awards are subject to geographic and charitable restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- October 1 each year.
- Deadline
- October 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Robbie T White Director
Mailing address: PO Box 669, Augusta, GA 30903
Phone: (706) 729-2001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Creel-Harison Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rise Augusta Inc ($89K). Together the top 10 received $503K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 251 grants of 268 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 11% to recipients in Colorado, and less than 1% to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Creel-Harison Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 54 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $880K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Augusta Inc Augusta, GA | The helping hands wrap around support, books, literacy software, and literacy materials | $89,138 |
| Catholic Social Services of Augusta Augusta, GA | A Cooler/Freezer for the New Food Pantry | $51,885 |
| 143 Ministries International Inc Augusta, GA | A Treatment Home for Men | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Augusta, GA | Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts | $50,000 |
| CSRA Community Foundation Augusta, GA | Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts | $50,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank Augusta, GA | Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts | $50,000 |
| Child Enrichment Inc Augusta, GA | Support of the CASA Program | $42,000 |
| Apparo Academy Augusta, GA | Tuition Assistance | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA Augusta, GA | The Youth Force Program at Great Futures Academy | $40,000 |
| Cancer Support Services Augusta, GA | Lodging and Transportation Expenses of Cancer Patients | $40,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,661,404 | $2,013,695 | $1,545,373 | $1,225,797 | 54 | $1,339,466 | $734,336 | $1,485,579 |
| 2023 | $13,192,979 | $859,056 | $1,498,754 | $1,186,177 | 52 | $1,298,851 | $678,186 | $1,339,471 |
| 2022 | $13,833,301 | $1,809,717 | $1,556,062 | $1,246,092 | 54 | $1,358,878 | $1,626,261 | $1,297,963 |
| 2021 | $13,579,646 | $2,140,301 | $1,305,974 | $1,010,990 | 57 | $1,122,129 | $1,957,456 | $1,357,231 |
| 2020 | $12,745,523 | $2,402,099 | $1,268,392 | $880,412 | 51 | — | $2,241,037 | $1,121,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Creel-Harison Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education and youth development, human services, food assistance, arts instruction, and disaster relief. For example, Rise Augusta describes its mission as connecting community resources with schools to help young people learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. Augusta Mini Theatre says it enriches local youths’ educational and ethical development through affordable fine arts instruction, performances, and workshops. Golden Harvest Food Bank describes its mission as “Feeding Lives Together.”
Other supported organizations describe services for children and families affected by abuse or neglect (Child Enrichment), children needing early intervention and education services (Apparo Academy), and people facing cancer (Cancer Support Services). The foundation also funded a men’s treatment home through 143 Ministries International and hurricane relief efforts through three Augusta organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $1,225,797. Grants ranged from $2,715 to $89,138, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest grants were $89,138 to Rise Augusta for wraparound support, books, literacy software, and literacy materials; $51,885 to Catholic Social Services of Augusta for a food-pantry cooler and freezer; and $50,000 each to 143 Ministries International for a treatment home for men, and to the American Red Cross, CSRA Community Foundation, and Golden Harvest Food Bank for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Other notable grants included $42,000 to Child Enrichment for its CASA program; $40,000 each to Apparo Academy for tuition assistance, Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA for its Youth Force program, and Cancer Support Services for cancer patients’ lodging and transportation; $35,000 to Augusta Mini Theatre for tuition subsidies; and $33,000 to The Hale Foundation for therapeutic support services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clint Bryant, Pamela James Doumar, Phil S Harison Jr, Mark Maund, Mary Anne Plunkett, Fred Sims Jr, and Eleanor H Slaby as trustees. Robbie T White is listed as director.
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clint Bryant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Fred Sims Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Mark Maund
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Mary Anne Plunkett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Pamela James Doumar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Phil S. Harison Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Robbie T. White
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Eleanor H. Slaby
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eleanor H. Taylor (2020) — Trustee
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 $48K, to Robbie T White (Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Creel-Harison Foundation Inc
How much does Creel-Harison Foundation Inc give each year?
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 52 grants.
What is Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,700, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Creel-Harison Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does Creel-Harison Foundation Inc give grants?
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, GA (40 grants), Pueblo, CO (3 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Evans, GA (3 grants).
Does Creel-Harison Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts" (3 grants).
Who are Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rise Augusta Inc ($89,138), Catholic Social Services of Augusta ($51,885) and 143 Ministries International Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Creel-Harison Foundation Inc?
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc reported $13.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Creel-Harison Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education and youth development, human services, food assistance, arts instruction, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Creel-Harison Foundation Inc?
Prospective grantees must contact Robbie T White, Director, to confirm eligibility, then complete a grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's EIN?
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3875267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020–2024
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