Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc
The Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation is a private foundation based in Athens, Georgia. In 2025, it reported 11 grants totaling $15,095 to charitable organizations. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 12 grants totaling $17,254.
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc gave $17K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Georgia. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,254
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,438
- +4.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $248,270
- +0.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1315 Redbud Way, Athens, GA 30606
Phone: (706) 546-8060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Alps Rd Presbyterian Church ($8K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Georgia 91%, Tennessee 7%, Illinois 2%, and Maine 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $17K (2026). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alps Rd Presbyterian Church Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $8,050 |
| Athens Academy Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $3,000 |
| Extra Special People Watkinsville, GA | Fund Organization | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Ne Georgia Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Memphis, TN | Fund Organization | $1,000 |
| The Bigger Vision of Athens Athens, GA | Fund Organizaiton | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Village Athens Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $500 |
| Friends of Oconee Hill Cemetery Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $250 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia, ME | Fund Organization | $204 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248,270 | $21,156 | $21,108 | $17,254 | 12 | $17,254 | $17,302 | $15,253 |
| 2025 | $246,724 | $26,170 | $18,094 | $15,095 | 11 | $15,095 | $13,171 | $14,426 |
| 2024 | $237,348 | $15,394 | $19,753 | $16,720 | 19 | $16,720 | $7,461 | $13,793 |
| 2023 | $240,608 | $7,349 | $17,807 | $15,094 | 16 | $15,094 | $4,636 | $13,581 |
| 2022 | $250,161 | $8,919 | $17,415 | $14,750 | 19 | $14,750 | $6,254 | $14,463 |
| 2021 | $257,852 | $10,669 | $17,126 | $14,625 | 21 | — | $3,138 | $14,721 |
| 2020 | $264,309 | $6,967 | $17,411 | $15,100 | 14 | — | $4,656 | $14,337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span community support, disability services, and remembrance and education. The Bigger Vision of Athens says it provides temporarily homeless individuals a warm, dry place to sleep. Extra Special People says it creates transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families. Wreaths Across America says its mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and have served, and teach children the value of freedom.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $15,095. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,325, with a median grant of $900. Its largest grants included $7,325 to Alps RD Presbyterian Church, $2,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $1,000 each to Food Bank of NE Georgia, St Jude Children Research, and The Bigger Vision of Athens, and $900 to Extra Special People. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 12 grants totaling $17,254.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald H. Driver and Carol F. Driver as trustees.
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carol F. Driver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald H. Driver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc
How much does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc give each year?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc gave $17K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 11 grants.
What is Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,438, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc give grants?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (7 grants).
Does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Organization" (11 grants).
Who are Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Alps Rd Presbyterian Church ($8,050), Athens Academy ($3,000) and Extra Special People ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc reported $248K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span community support, disability services, and remembrance and education. The Bigger Vision of Athens says it provides temporarily homeless individuals a warm, dry place to sleep. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2554249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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