Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation
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.
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation gave $15K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Georgia. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,095
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -42.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,372
- +55.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $246,724
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation
- 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alps Rd Presbyterian Church ($7K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (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 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $900 repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $17K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alps Rd Presbyterian Church Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $7,325 |
| Samaritan's Purse Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Ne Georgia 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 |
| Extra Special People Watkinsville, GA | Fund Organization | $900 |
| Presbyterian Village Athens Athens, GA | Fund Organization | $850 |
| Greater Jackson County Young Life Jefferson, GA | Fund Organization | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Fund Organization | $250 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia, ME | Fund Organization | $170 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — 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.
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's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2020–2025. "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
How much does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation give each year?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation gave $15K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 19 grants.
What is Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $900, and its average grant was $1,372, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation give grants?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (6 grants).
Does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Organization" (10 grants).
Who are Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alps Rd Presbyterian Church ($7,325), Samaritan's Purse ($2,000) and Food Bank of Ne Georgia ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation 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?
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's EIN?
Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2554249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gerald and Carol Driver Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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