Georgia Community Foundation Inc
Georgia Community Foundation, Inc. (GCF) is a public charity based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, and was founded in 1991. Its mission includes supporting charitable and educational activities in Georgia and providing philanthropic advice and charitable-giving services to donors and, when designated, their family members.
Georgia Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Georgia Community Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Georgia. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,420,250
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +97.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,088
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,102,186
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (37 of 71, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Georgia Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3740 Davinci Court Suite 375, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: (770) 828-4625
Website: https://georgiacf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Georgia Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries ($195K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 244 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GCF’s 2024 filing describes its contributions as primarily in and for the benefit of Georgia. In that year, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia; other recipient states listed were Indiana (6%), Louisiana (5%), New York (5%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Georgia Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 71 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries Rome, GA | Contribution | $195,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $192,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta Inc Smyrna, GA | Contribution | $175,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Contribution | $155,000 |
| Augusta University Foundation Augusta, GA | Contribution | $125,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Rome, GA | Contribution | $120,000 |
| I Have a Dream Foundation New York, NY | Contribution | $110,000 |
| Family Missions Company Abbeville, LA | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Inc Sandersville, GA | Contribution | $90,000 |
| Transatlantic Law & Liberty Fund Carmel, IN | Contribution | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,102,186 | $7,570,196 | $4,705,614 | $2,420,250 | 71 | $2,009,366 |
| 2023 | $24,299,696 | $4,511,052 | $3,679,044 | $1,755,596 | 36 | $1,229,568 |
| 2022 | $21,007,116 | $5,425,549 | $3,252,322 | $1,492,971 | 38 | $473,665 |
| 2021 | $21,430,893 | $3,700,359 | $2,911,636 | $1,319,500 | 38 | $1,445,574 |
| 2020 | $19,404,359 | $5,017,291 | $2,505,405 | $1,266,500 | 61 | $903,015 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GCF’s mission is to promote and support charitable and educational activities in Georgia and provide philanthropic advice and charitable-giving services to donors and their families, with an emphasis in its 2024 filing on educational opportunities for children from low-income families.
Its website describes initiatives in educational freedom—including character education, community schools, charter schools, and the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program—and higher education, including scholarship programs. It also lists rural health initiatives and work promoting religious liberty through law and policy. The 2024 filing describes contributions to qualifying religious, educational, charitable, literary, or scientific organizations, grants to college students from low-income families for room and board to supplement the HOPE Scholarship, and marketing and administration related to Georgia’s rural hospital tax-credit program.
Among the organizations receiving 2024 grants, Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries describes its work as supporting community partners and volunteers providing hunger relief; Augusta University Foundation says it raises private support for Augusta University; and I Have A Dream Foundation describes a long-term educational-support model for children in under-resourced communities. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not GCF’s.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing lists 71 grants totaling $2,420,250. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $195,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest grants listed for 2024 were $195,000 to Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries in Rome, Georgia; $192,000 to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Atlanta; $175,000 to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta in Smyrna; $155,000 to the University of Georgia Foundation; and $125,000 to Augusta University Foundation. Other listed recipients included First Presbyterian Church in Rome ($120,000), I Have A Dream Foundation in New York ($110,000), and Family Missions Company in Abbeville, Louisiana ($100,000). The filing describes these grants as contributions.
GCF says it reviews an organization’s operations before making a grant to determine that funds will be used for the intended purpose. It also says it does not monitor use of the funds after donation. Its website describes donor-advised funds as a service through which donors recommend distributions to charitable organizations or programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin Russell as chairman of the board, Richard W. Gilbert as chairman emeritus, and Timothy J. Embry as secretary. Other listed board members are Dean S. Mathison, Pastor Dexter Roland, Stanley R. Epperson, Douglas J. MacGinnitie, Joe Arnold, and Chris Cleveland. Lisa Kelly is listed as senior advisor.
Georgia Community Foundation Inc is led by Benjamin Saylor, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 5 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Saylor
President & CEO
Vice President of Operations → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
26 hrs/week
$89K (2022) → $193K (2024)
Kevin Russell
Chairman of the Board
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Saxby
Vice President of Operations
Director of Operations → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $113K (2024)
Kate Saylor
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Director of Marketing & Communications → Vice President of Marketing & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Lisa Kelly
Senior Advisor
President → Senior Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $170K (2024)
James P. Kelly
General Counsel
Advisor → General Counsel, 2022
On filings since 2021
28 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $98K (2024)
Chris Cleveland
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean S. Mathison
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Arnold
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Dexter Roland
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley R. Epperson
Board Member
Treasurer → Chairman of the Board, 2022
Chairman of the Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Dove
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Tarbutton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas J. Macginnitie
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard W. Gilbert
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Embry
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avion Abreu
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Fleming
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Gerard Robinson (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Avery Parker Rice (2020–2021) — Director of Accounting & Finan
- Former: Doug Macginnitie (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Gilbert (2020–2021) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Tim Embry (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rosalyn Merrick (2020) — Director of Stakeholder Engage
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 $193K, to Benjamin Saylor (President and CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Community Foundation Inc
How much does Georgia Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Georgia Community Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 36 grants.
What is Georgia Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Georgia Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,088, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Georgia Community Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Georgia Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Georgia Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants), Savannah, GA (3 grants), Rome, GA (2 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does Georgia Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 71 grants with a stated purpose on Georgia Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (71 grants).
Who are Georgia Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Georgia Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries ($195,000), St Vincent De Paul Society ($192,000) and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta Inc ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Georgia Community Foundation Inc?
Georgia Community Foundation Inc reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What does Georgia Community Foundation Inc fund?
GCF’s mission is to promote and support charitable and educational activities in Georgia and provide philanthropic advice and charitable-giving services to donors and their families, with an emphasis in its 2024 filing on educational opportunities for children from low-income families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Georgia Community Foundation Inc?
Georgia Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check georgiacf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Georgia Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Georgia Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1960821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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