George W Strickland Jr Foundation Inc
The George W Strickland Jr Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Valdosta, Georgia. The foundation supports charitable causes through strategic grantmaking across multiple focus areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.1M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+69.0% YoY
Grant Count
38
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$90K
+69.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported initiatives including endowments for specific academic programs and scholarship opportunities for students in underserved regions.
Grant Range
Range:** Typical awards range from $1,200 to $1,755,662
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward:
- Georgia
- Minnesota
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,524,112 |
| Total Annual Giving | $2,029,636 |
Financial data based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,065,103 | $26,524,112 | $26,198,506 |
| Revenue | $3,168,313 | $2,934,614 | $777,503 |
| Expenses | $3,828,098 | $2,381,395 | $3,626,057 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,430,692 | $2,029,636 | $3,252,391 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,912,020 | $2,695,104 | $515,997 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,780,296 | $1,607,321 | $1,760,133 |
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
171 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOMMY STRICKLAND | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $50,000 |
| J WENDELL GODBEE | PAST PRESIDENT | 10 | $50,000 |
| SHARON DELOACH | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 10 | $50,000 |
| JAMES W GODBEE JR | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has established significant commitments to education in Georgia, including:
An endowment worth $1.5 million to fund an Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) program at Ogeechee Technical College
News - Ogeechee Technical CollegeScholarship programs at the University of Georgia designed to support rural Georgia students
Strickland Foundation scholarships to aid rural areas - UGA TodayRecognition for distinguished service in advancing educational opportunities
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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