Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell is a private foundation based in Anderson, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individuals for purposes including missionary expenses, donations, and help with medical or funeral expenses.
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell at a glance
In short: Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell gave $141K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,858
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,354
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $24,493
- +56.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 154 Mountain Way, Anderson, AL 35610
Phone: (256) 221-1952
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was FCPC ($13K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 grants to individuals ($111,550), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 88 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 26% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 4% to Texas, and 3% to Oklahoma. It also lists 68% under an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell gives
- 12% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2024) to $148K (2023). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 22 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $111,550 |
| FCPC Rogersville, AL | donation to help cover various fundraisers and missionaries | $12,695 |
| Blessings International Broken Arrow, OK | donation | $3,554 |
| Heritage Ministries Rogersville, AL | donation | $2,321 |
| Home Free Haven Florence, AL | donation | $2,250 |
| All Saints Campus Ministry Florence, AL | donation | $1,250 |
| Rogersville Funeral Home Rogersville, AL | donation to cover funeral | $1,250 |
| Agape Flights Venice, AL | donation | $1,175 |
| CASA Sheffield, AL | donation | $1,000 |
| Cherry Hill Homes Florence, AL | rent to cover person in need | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,493 | $152,341 | $143,474 | $140,858 | 42 | $140,858 |
| 2023 | $15,626 | $126,237 | $152,527 | $147,796 | 46 | $147,796 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $140,858. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $95,580, with a median of $450. The largest reported grants included $95,580 to an individual recipient for missionary expense; $12,695 to FCPC for help covering fundraisers and missionaries; $5,000 to an individual recipient for cancer expenses; and $3,554 to Blessings International as a donation. Other listed recipients included Heritage Ministries ($2,321), an individual recipient ($2,250), an individual recipient ($2,050), Mark and Jessica Weir ($1,750), All Saints Campus Ministry ($1,250), an individual recipient ($1,250), Agape Flights ($1,175), and CASA ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James P Driskell, Marie Lewey, Cynthia Walker, and Suzanne Christopher as directors.
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Walker
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James P Driskell
Director
On filings since 2023
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Lewey
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Christopher
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell
How much does Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell give each year?
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell gave $141K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 46 grants.
What is Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's typical grant size?
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's median grant in 2024 was $450, and its average grant was $3,354, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell give grants?
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's top state is Alabama, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Florence, AL (8 grants), Rogersville, AL (4 grants) and Sheffield, AL (2 grants).
Does Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (22 grants).
Who are Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's largest grantees?
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's largest 2024 grantees include FCPC ($12,695), Blessings International ($3,554) and Heritage Ministries ($2,321), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 22 grants to individuals ($111,550), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell?
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $152K.
How do I apply for a grant from Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's EIN?
Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2589768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Gathering for Goodness CO James P Driskell accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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