Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA
The exclusive purpose of this trust is to contribute to and support the expenses of the City of Columbus, Georgia and the Muscogee County (Georgia) School District in connection with the construction and renovation of public facilities for the citizens of Columbus, Georgia.
Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA at a glance
In short: Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA gave $318K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $318K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $318,438
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $318,438
- Median grant
- $318,438
- Total assets
- $7,525,639
- +0.6% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Consolidated Government of Columbus Georgia ($318K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2022) to $810K (2019). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Government of Columbus Georgia Columbus, GA | Construction for the Civic Center. | $318,438 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,525,639 | $406,272 | $363,662 | $318,438 | 1 | $406,272 |
| 2021 | $7,483,029 | $831,700 | $41,098 | — | — | $831,700 |
| 2019 | $6,471,854 | $430,563 | $848,219 | $810,285 | 1 | $430,563 |
About Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA is a public charity, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $318K. Net investment income was $406K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA's only listed officer is Synovus Trust Company NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Synovus Trust Company NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA
How much does Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA give each year?
Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA gave $318K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA?
Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $406K.
Where does Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA operate?
Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA's EIN?
Friends of Columbus Trust Synovus Trust Company NA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6294752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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