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FixGeorgiaPets Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 45-5492739 Website

FixGeorgiaPets Inc is an Atlanta, Georgia, public charity that funds nonprofit organizations’ spay/neuter efforts in Georgia. Launched in 2012, it aims to reduce pet overpopulation and prevent the euthanasia of healthy animals through grants and other initiatives.

FixGeorgiaPets Inc at a glance

In short: FixGeorgiaPets Inc gave $276K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$276,200
+487.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
13
+550.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$21,246
-9.6% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$334,026
-3.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to FixGeorgiaPets Inc

How to Apply

Complete the New Partner Application and submit the required materials. Applications are kept on file for one year for grant committee consideration.

Review Cycle
May 31, 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Deadline
May 31, 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Contact

Mailing address: 6300 Powers Ferry Road 600-191, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (404) 458-5465
Website: https://fixgeorgiapets.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who FixGeorgiaPets Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Rescue Ranch Inc: $70KThe Rescue Ranch Inc$70KThe Animal Protection Society: $50KThe Animal Protection Society$50KGood Mews Animal Foundation Inc: $40KGood Mews Animal FoundationInc$40KMiss Kitty Feline Sanctuary Inc dba South GA Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic: $23KMiss Kitty Feline SanctuaryInc dba South GA Low Cost…$23KPlanned Pethood of Georgia Inc: $20KPlanned Pethood of Georgia Inc$20KFurKids Inc: $15KFurKids Inc$15KAthens Area Humane Society: $10KAthens Area Humane Society$10KEtowah Valley Humane Society Inc: $10KEtowah Valley Humane SocietyInc$10KMadison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter Inc: $10KMadison-Oglethorpe AnimalShelter Inc$10KSouth Georgia Equine Rescue Inc: $10KSouth Georgia Equine RescueInc$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Rescue Ranch Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $258K.

Grant Size Distribution

46 grants across all recorded years

42<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization describes its grant reach as statewide in Georgia, with attention to low-income and rural areas where need is greatest. Its 2024 grant filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

AlbanyAugustaMariettaMcRaeThomasvilleAlpharettaCummingDuluthHinesvilleSavannahSylvesterVilla RicaWatkinsvilleAdelCantonCartersvilleColquittColumbusCuthbertDalton

How FixGeorgiaPets Inc gives

  • Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K8 grants2019 9 grants2020 13 grants2021 9 grants2022 2 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2019) to $276K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $276K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Rescue Ranch Inc McRae, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$70,000
The Animal Protection Society Alpharetta, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$50,000
Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc Marietta, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$40,000
Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary Inc dba South GA Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic Thomasville, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$22,500
Planned Pethood of Georgia Inc Duluth, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$20,000
FurKids Inc Cumming, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$15,000
Athens Area Humane Society Watkinsville, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$10,000
Etowah Valley Humane Society Inc Cartersville, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$10,000
Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter Inc Danielsville, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$10,000
South Georgia Equine Rescue Inc Waynesville, GATo provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$334,026$599,778$627,466$276,20013$6,346
2023$346,076$568,257$363,350$47,0002$2,509
2022$141,956$378,399$397,694$259,5009$265
2021$160,728$226,250$327,951$219,85013$26
2020$308,144$349,237$225,755$123,4739$44
2019$135,221$344,847$287,815$44,0008—

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Fix Georgia Pets states that its mission is to end pet overpopulation and prevent the euthanasia of healthy animals in Georgia through spay/neuter program grants and other strategic initiatives. Its 2024 filing describes funding for low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and related expenses, prioritizing urban areas with high euthanasia rates and rural areas with limited or no resources.

The organization supports nonprofits providing spay/neuter services through clinics, community events, or voucher programs. Among its 2024 grantees, The Rescue Ranch describes its mission as providing animal rescues, spay/neuter programs, and public education. Good Mews Animal Foundation describes its work as providing a limited-admission haven for homeless, abused, or abandoned cats and promoting animal welfare and awareness of pet overpopulation. FurKids describes itself as an animal rescue providing medical care and seeking permanent homes for rescued animals. South Georgia Equine Rescue describes its mission as animal rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption, especially for horses. Etowah Valley Humane Society describes its work as preventing cruelty, providing medical care and sterilization, and screening adoptions.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, Fix Georgia Pets gave $276,200 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $70,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $70,000 to The Rescue Ranch Inc, $50,000 to The Animal Protection Society, $40,000 to Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc, and $22,500 to Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary Inc dba South GA Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic. The stated purpose for these grants was to provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals.

The organization says applications are reviewed throughout the year by its grant committee. Its application guidance asks applicants to prepare project goals, strategies, and expected impact, and to provide a W-9, 501(c)(3) letter, most recent IRS Form 990, prior-year financials, and current-year budget. Existing partners must reapply annually and submit an updated veterinary agreement. The filing says applicants are reviewed for matters including proper licenses, 501(c)(3) status, and good standing with the IRS; recipients must report statistics on use of funds after spending them. Government-based organizations are not eligible to apply. Grant funds are restricted to spay/neuter surgeries and related expenses.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Jan Jones as Board Chair; Marilyn Krone, Kerri Hatcher Fickling, and Shannon Call as directors; and John Tyler as CFO. Patricia Holder is listed as Treasurer/Secretary.

The organization’s website identifies Tricia Holder as CEO, Stephanie Neimiller as responsible for marketing, and Jamie Sprague as responsible for operations.

FixGeorgiaPets Inc is led by Jan Jones, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jan Jones

    Board Chair

    Director → Board Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marilyn Krone

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kerri Hatcher Fickling

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shannon Call

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Holder

    Treasurer & Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    60 hrs/week

    $16K (2022) → $97K (2024)

  • John Tyler

    CFO

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (17)
  • Former: Subject to confidentiality agreemen (2023) — Confidential
  • Former: Chip Perry (2019–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Davis Cosey (2019–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Tracy Dean (2019–2022) — Board Chair
  • Former: Janice Overbeck (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Elizabeth Brown (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Rebekah Stewart (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: John Copenhaver (2022) — President
  • Former: Ted Jackson (2022) — Director
  • Former: Victoria Stillwell (2022) — Director
  • Former: Warren Harper (2022) — Director
  • Former: Ginny Millner (2020–2021) — Co-Founder
  • Former: Lea Lea Brown (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Rubye Reid (2020–2021) — Co-Founder
  • Former: Janet Kellett (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Kathleen Hohlstein (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Guy Millner (2019) — Board President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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

Patricia Holder — Treasurer/Secretary: $97KPatricia HolderTreasurer/Secretary$97K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $97K, to Patricia Holder (Treasurer/Secretary).

Frequently asked questions about FixGeorgiaPets Inc

How much does FixGeorgiaPets Inc give each year?

FixGeorgiaPets Inc gave $276K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47K across 2 grants.

What is FixGeorgiaPets Inc's typical grant size?

FixGeorgiaPets Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,246, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does FixGeorgiaPets Inc give grants?

FixGeorgiaPets Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.

Does FixGeorgiaPets Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on FixGeorgiaPets Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To provide low-cost spay/neuter services for animals." (13 grants).

Who are FixGeorgiaPets Inc's largest grantees?

FixGeorgiaPets Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Rescue Ranch Inc ($70,000), The Animal Protection Society ($50,000) and Good Mews Animal Foundation Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is FixGeorgiaPets Inc?

FixGeorgiaPets Inc reported $334K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $600K.

What does FixGeorgiaPets Inc fund?

Fix Georgia Pets states that its mission is to end pet overpopulation and prevent the euthanasia of healthy animals in Georgia through spay/neuter program grants and other strategic initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from FixGeorgiaPets Inc?

Complete the New Partner Application and submit the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is FixGeorgiaPets Inc's EIN?

FixGeorgiaPets Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5492739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). FixGeorgiaPets Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fixgeorgiapets-inc-morg_f60cccd4799f4f64958be003394a6b7e

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