Georgia Community Foundation Inc
Georgia Community Foundation, Inc. (GCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991. Based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, GCF operates as a community foundation serving donors and charitable causes throughout Georgia. The organization specializes in donor-advised funds, allowing individual donors and their family members to recommend qualified charities and charitable projects for GCF support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.1M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+37.9% YoY
Grant Count
71
+97.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-30.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To promote and support charitable and educational activities in Georgia and to provide philanthropic advice and charitable giving services to individual donors and, when designated, members of their families.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Educational Freedom – Empowering parents through educational freedom initiatives
- Higher Education – Helping students succeed in higher education and beyond
- Rural Health – Expanding healthcare access in rural communities
- Religious Liberty – Advancing the cause of religious liberty in America
- Community Initiatives – Building communities through faith-based and community initiatives
- Scholarships – Educating the next generation of Georgians through scholarship programs
GCF has established itself as a leader in education reform, including charter schools, tuition tax credit scholarships, community schools, and character education. The foundation operates two of north Georgia's most successful college room and board scholarship programs.
Grantmaking
GCF makes grants across multiple focus areas with typical award ranges of $8,000 to $211,000. The foundation's grantmaking priorities include education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, primarily serving Georgia, Indiana, and Florida.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focus is in Georgia, with some activity in Indiana and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $26,102,186
- Total Giving: $2,766,368
Organization Size: 15 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,102,186 | $24,299,696 | $21,007,116 |
| Revenue | $7,570,196 | $4,511,052 | $5,425,549 |
| Expenses | $4,705,614 | $3,679,044 | $3,252,322 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,009,366 | $1,229,568 | $473,665 |
| 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
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Mrs. Lisa Kelly
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD W GILBERT | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 0.1 | — |
| DEAN S MATHISON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| PASTOR DEXTER ROLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| TIMOTHY J EMBRY | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| STANLEY R EPPERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| LISA KELLY | SENIOR ADVISOR | 26 | $170,182 |
| DOUGLAS J MACGINNITIE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| JOE ARNOLD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| CHRIS CLEVELAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| KEVIN RUSSELL | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 0.1 | — |
| ANDREA DOVE | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| CHARLES TARBUTTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| AVION ABREU | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| BARRY FLEMING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | — |
| BENJAMIN SAYLOR | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 26 | $192,535 |
| JAMES P KELLY | GENERAL COUNSEL | 28 | $97,922 |
| ALLISON SAXBY | VP OF OPERATIONS | 27 | $112,980 |
| KATE SAYLOR | VP OF MARKETING & COMMUN | 26 | $89,507 |
Contact Information
Address: 3740 DaVinci Court, Suite 375, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092-7643
Phone: (770) 828-4625
Fax: (877) 478-4625
Website: georgiacf.org
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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