Fund for Southern Communities Inc
The Fund for Southern Communities is a public foundation that supports and unites organizations and donors working to create just and sustainable communities that are free of oppression and that embrace and celebrate all people. Through grant-making and related activities the Fund for Southern Communities fosters social change initiated by community-based groups in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$469K
-54.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
-31.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-33.3% YoY
About Fund for Southern Communities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Southern Communities Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DECATUR, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $469K. Net investment income was $219K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,734,512 | $4,364,393 | $3,955,170 |
| Revenue | $677,869 | $1,269,956 | $2,696,112 |
| Expenses | $680,339 | $1,260,851 | $2,452,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $219,355 | $36,792 | $149,398 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fund for Southern Communities Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trans Forming ($40,163), Black Girls Film Camp ($37,500), New Vision Msk ($37,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3D GIRLS ATLANTA, GA | VARIOUS | $30,000 |
| BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA ACADE ATLANTA, GA | BLACK GIRL DREAM FUND | $5,250 |
| BLACK GIRLS FILM CAMP CHARLOTTE, NC | BLACK GIRL DREAM FUND | $37,500 |
| BLACK GIRLS SMILE INC ATLANTA, GA | Black Girl Dream Fund | $30,000 |
| E3 EDUCATE EMPOWER ELEVATE CHARLESTON, SC | NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING | $22,500 |
| EVERY BLACK GIRL COLUMBIA, SC | Black Girl Dream Fund | $27,000 |
| FIND DESIGN NASHVILLE, TN | NEIGHBOHOOD PLANNING | $30,000 |
| Gifted Girls of Grace Inc Conyers, GA | Black Girl Dream Fund | $15,000 |
| HH SISTERS HAZLEHURST HAILE BAXLEY, GA | Black Girl Dream Fund | $30,370 |
| HOPE FOR YOUTH INC MABLETON, GA | BLACK GIRL DREAM FUND | $27,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE EASON JENKINS | Executive Dir. | 40 | $111,000 |
| DARREN HOLMES | Chairman | 1 | — |
| DEMETRIA LEDBETTER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| IMARA CANADY | Secretary | 1 | — |
| SHELIA MOORE | Director | 0.5 | — |
| CHRYSTAL MORRIS | Director | 0.5 | — |
| SHANON PAZDERA | Director | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN K SANDERS | Director | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fund for Southern Communities Inc?
Fund for Southern Communities Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DECATUR, GA. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fund for Southern Communities Inc?
As of 2024, Fund for Southern Communities Inc holds $4.7M in total assets with $678K in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $469K in 2024.
Where does Fund for Southern Communities Inc operate?
Fund for Southern Communities Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee.
What size grants does Fund for Southern Communities Inc award?
In 2024, Fund for Southern Communities Inc awarded 22 grants totaling $469K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fund for Southern Communities Inc's EIN?
Fund for Southern Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1426028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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