Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc
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Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,935
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $10,489
- Median grant
- $9,885
- Total assets
- $556,974
- +30.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Georgia EMS Directors Association ($17K). Together the top 6 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia EMS Directors Association Cochran, GA | Honor Initiative/ Expanding the MCI Multiverse | $17,445 |
| Atrium Health Navicent EMS Atlanta, GA | Safe at Home | $10,000 |
| Pillar EMS Academy Macon, GA | Trauma Grant Project | $9,950 |
| Fairview Park Hospital Dublin, GA | Enhancing Pediatric Trauma Readiness | $9,820 |
| Lanier Technical College Gainesville, GA | Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Project | $9,400 |
| Safe Kids Georgiachildren's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Safe Firearm Storage | $6,320 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $556,974 | $826,635 | $681,900 | $62,935 | 6 | $7,600 |
| 2024 | $427,910 | $581,768 | $416,811 | — | — | $3,713 |
| 2023 | $247,161 | $504,899 | $427,597 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $169,062 | $303,903 | $259,652 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $311,814 | $157,339 | $214,515 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $310,302 | $492,183 | $344,555 | — | — | — |
About Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Douglasville, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $557K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc is led by Cheryle Ward, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryle Ward
Executive Director
Executive Director Start → Interim Executive Director, 2022
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$54K (2022) → $90K (2025)
John C. Bleacher
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth V. Atkins
Ex-Officio & Director
Ex-Officio → Director, 2022
Director → Ex-Officio & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C. Myers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Scott Hill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rustin Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Medeiros
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ninfa M. Saunders
Vice Chair
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecil P. Staton
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Karen Iler (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lori Ann Mabry (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Fred Mullins (2019) — President
- Former: Robert Cowles (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Cheryle Ward (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc
How much does Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc give each year?
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,885, and its average grant was $10,489, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc give grants?
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Central Georgia EMS Directors Association ($17,445), Atrium Health Navicent EMS ($10,000) and Pillar EMS Academy ($9,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc?
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc reported $557K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $827K.
What is Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc?
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Douglasville, GA. It holds $557K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc's EIN?
Georgia Trauma Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2625957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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