George C Forsythe Family
George C Forsythe Family is a private foundation, based in Apollo Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $547K. Net investment income was $456K.
George C Forsythe Family at a glance
In short: George C Forsythe Family gave $547K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $547,000
- +1129.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,143
- +1129.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,195,388
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George C Forsythe Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau ($500K). Together the top 7 received $547K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George C Forsythe Family gives
- Giving grew 942% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $547K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $547K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau Cashiers, NC | In support of operations to benefit youth education and after school programs | $500,000 |
| Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Tampa, FL | Operational Support for Youth Musician Education and Performance | $12,000 |
| Viste Lakeland, FL | In support of programs that enable elderly clients to continue living independently | $10,000 |
| Achievement Academy Lakeland, FL | Support of Special Needs Charter School Operations | $7,500 |
| More Health Tampa, FL | To support programs training instructors to deliver health education to students | $7,500 |
| Highlands Youth Theater Program Sebring, FL | To Support Theater Educational Activities for Youth | $5,000 |
| Polk Museum of Art Lakeland, FL | To Support Arts | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,195,388 | $466,852 | $575,297 | $547,000 | 7 | $557,871 | $456,184 | $246,572 |
| 2023 | $1,303,829 | $128,115 | $73,634 | $44,500 | 7 | $56,912 | $116,608 | $234,025 |
| 2022 | $1,249,348 | $192,847 | $251,247 | $229,500 | 5 | $240,298 | $182,048 | $226,332 |
| 2021 | $1,307,706 | $95,535 | $75,195 | $52,500 | 6 | $62,801 | $85,233 | $204,779 |
| 2020 | $1,287,323 | $84,178 | $68,648 | $45,000 | 5 | — | $73,006 | $170,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George C Forsythe Family reported a distributable amount of $247K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George C Forsythe Family is led by John T. Hebert, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John T. Hebert
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $10K (2024)
William E. Gregory
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K. Mac Bracewell Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Phillips
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice T. Jones
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody A. Gregory
Vice President & Secretary
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to John T Hebert (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about George C Forsythe Family
How much does George C Forsythe Family give each year?
George C Forsythe Family gave $547K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 7 grants.
What is George C Forsythe Family's typical grant size?
George C Forsythe Family's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $78,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George C Forsythe Family give grants?
George C Forsythe Family gives mostly in North Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (3 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does George C Forsythe Family give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of George C Forsythe Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George C Forsythe Family's largest grantees?
George C Forsythe Family's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau ($500,000), Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra ($12,000) and Viste ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George C Forsythe Family?
George C Forsythe Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $558K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George C Forsythe Family's EIN?
George C Forsythe Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3087638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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