Fieldale Farms Foundation
Fieldale Farms Foundation is a private foundation based in Baldwin, Georgia. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Fieldale Farms Foundation at a glance
In short: Fieldale Farms Foundation gave $40K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Georgia. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,990
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,481
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $944,661
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2025)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fieldale Farms Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists a written request as the application material and names Tom Hensley as the contact. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists July 1, 2022, which is a past deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists July 1, 2022, which is a past deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Tom Hensley
Mailing address: P O Box 558, Baldwin, GA 30511
Phone: (706) 778-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fieldale Farms Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elachee Nature Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (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 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fieldale Farms Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $890; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $93K (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elachee Nature Center Gainesville, GA | N/A | $10,000 |
| City of Baldwin Baldwin, GA | N/A | $6,000 |
| North Georgia Community Foundation Gainesville, GA | N/A | $2,500 |
| Special Olmpics Georgia Norcross, GA | N/A | $2,000 |
| Volunteers for Literacy Cornelia, GA | N/A | $2,000 |
| Chattahoochee Christian School Clermont, GA | N/A | $1,500 |
| Tallulah Falls School Tallulah Falls, GA | N/A | $1,500 |
| The Torch Worship Center Demorest, GA | N/A | $1,500 |
| Habersham County Animal Center Clarkesville, GA | N/A | $1,100 |
| Georgia 4-H Foundation Athens, GA | N/A | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $944,661 | $55,940 | $41,543 | $39,990 | 27 | $39,990 | $55,940 | $45,412 |
| 2024 | $930,264 | $54,693 | $36,269 | $35,690 | 27 | $35,690 | $54,693 | $44,602 |
| 2023 | $911,840 | $41,856 | $94,179 | $93,050 | 44 | $93,050 | $41,856 | $45,615 |
| 2022 | $964,163 | $591,469 | $73,901 | $73,650 | 33 | $73,650 | $40,197 | $34,181 |
| 2021 | $446,595 | $18,290 | $15,010 | $14,750 | 9 | $14,750 | $18,030 | $21,665 |
| 2020 | $443,315 | $18,626 | $53,295 | $53,100 | 24 | — | $18,431 | $22,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fieldale Farms Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in education, youth activities, community philanthropy, literacy, animal services, and other areas. These examples describe grantees’ work, not the foundation’s stated priorities.
The North Georgia Community Foundation says it helps people and nonprofits invest in the lives of their community. Chattahoochee Christian School says it partners with families to build Christian faith and character alongside academic excellence. Tallulah Falls School describes itself as a college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 4–12. Rapids Futbol Club says it provides youth soccer instruction, fields, equipment, and coaches.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $39,990. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Larger awards included $10,000 to Elachee Nature Center, $6,000 to the City of Baldwin, $2,500 to North Georgia Community Foundation, and $2,000 each to Special Olympics Georgia and Volunteers for Literacy. Other awards included $1,500 each to Chattahoochee Christian School, Tallulah Falls School, and The Torch Worship Center, and $1,100 to Habersham County Animal Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas M Hensley as president and Thomas A Arrendale III and Joe M Hatfield as vice presidents.
Fieldale Farms Foundation is led by Thomas M. Hensley Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas M. Hensley Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe M. Hatfield
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Arrendale III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fieldale Farms Foundation
How much does Fieldale Farms Foundation give each year?
Fieldale Farms Foundation gave $40K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 27 grants.
What is Fieldale Farms Foundation's typical grant size?
Fieldale Farms Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,481, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fieldale Farms Foundation that year got $890 on average.
Where does Fieldale Farms Foundation give grants?
Fieldale Farms Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, GA (6 grants), Clarkesville, GA (5 grants), Toccoa, GA (3 grants) and Tallulah Falls, GA (2 grants).
Who are Fieldale Farms Foundation's largest grantees?
Fieldale Farms Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Elachee Nature Center ($10,000), City of Baldwin ($6,000) and North Georgia Community Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fieldale Farms Foundation?
Fieldale Farms Foundation reported $945K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 Fieldale Farms Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in education, youth activities, community philanthropy, literacy, animal services, and other areas. These examples describe grantees’ work, not the foundation’s stated priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fieldale Farms Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Fieldale Farms Foundation's EIN?
Fieldale Farms Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2511834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fieldale Farms Foundation 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 September 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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fieldale Farms Foundation funds
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