Green South Foundation Inc
Green South Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Carrollton, Georgia. It supports fact-based communication about climate and environmental challenges, projects that advance conservation in the Southeast, and regional land conservation.
Green South Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Green South Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,822,850
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,110
- +42.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $25,000,156
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Green South Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2545, Carrollton, GA 30112
Phone: (678) 890-1101
Website: https://greensouthfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Green South Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Journalism Funding Partners ($413K across 9 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 81 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s programs focus on the U.S. Southeast. Accelerator prioritizes the Southern Appalachians, particularly the stretch from southwest Virginia to northeast Alabama, while allowing exceptions elsewhere in its six-state region: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Awareness work is predominantly in Georgia and the Carolinas.
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to California (35%), North Carolina (18%), and New York (12%); Wisconsin and Georgia each received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Green South Foundation Inc gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 4457% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 512% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trust for Public Lands Los Angeles, CA | Support of Land Conservation Efforts | $230,000 |
| Catawba College Salisbury, NC | Climate Awareness Projects | $194,639 |
| American Conservation Coalition Appleton, WI | Climate Awareness Projects | $130,000 |
| Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative Macon, GA | Support of Land Conservation Efforts | $120,000 |
| Hacks Hackers Washington, DC | Climate Awareness Projects | $100,000 |
| Potential Energy Coalition New York, NY | Climate Awareness Projects | $100,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust New York, NY | Land Conservation Efforts | $100,000 |
| Mountaintrue Asheville, NC | Land Conservation Efforts | $100,000 |
| Grist Seattle, WA | Support for Local Journalism | $80,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners Sacramento, CA | Support for Local Journalism | $62,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000,156 | $6,188,525 | $3,982,378 | $1,822,850 | 26 | $2,441,171 | $1,832,292 | $476,944 |
| 2023 | $22,930,861 | $10,390,691 | $2,029,512 | $1,472,591 | 30 | $1,974,284 | $335,324 | $569,723 |
| 2022 | $14,044,152 | $5,895,412 | $1,650,083 | $1,316,500 | 24 | $1,627,688 | $1,852,040 | $172,058 |
| 2021 | $2,492,642 | $2,673,694 | $40,000 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $111,237 | $8,718 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Green South Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $477K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s three programs are Awareness, Accelerator, and Land. Awareness supports fact-based communication projects, with a current priority of informing communities about climate change. Accelerator supports efforts to advance conservation, including work by land trusts, advocacy organizations, leadership development and technical assistance programs, and projects involving research or education. Land partners with land trusts, public agencies, and national conservation organizations; its loans are typically secured by first mortgages and repaid within four years or less.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included climate-awareness, land-conservation, and local-journalism purposes. Among the supported organizations, Catawba College’s stated mission centers on education combining liberal studies and career preparation. Potential Energy Coalition says it educates the public about climate change and clean energy through communication strategies. MountainTrue says it champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge. Open Space Institute Land Trust says it supports land protection for clean water, recreation, communities, and wildlife habitat, as well as conserving forests and floodplains. Journalism Funding Partners says it works to increase the depth and diversity of local journalism.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,822,850. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $230,000, with a median of $52,500. Notable grants included $230,000 to The Trust for Public Lands for land-conservation efforts; $194,639 to Catawba College for climate-awareness projects; $130,000 to American Conservation Coalition for climate-awareness projects; and $120,000 to Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative for land-conservation efforts. Other grants included $100,000 each to Hacks Hackers and Potential Energy Coalition for climate-awareness projects, and $80,000 to Grist for local journalism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Roy Richards is the foundation’s founder and president. The 2024 filing lists Judy Windom as secretary. The foundation’s team also includes Noel Thorn, who provides advisory services through The Thorn Company; Greg Guthrie, whose Valentine Family Office provides accounting and administrative services; and Diogo Freire, who leads the Awareness and Accelerator programs.
Green South Foundation Inc is led by Roy Richards Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy Richards Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Windom
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Green South Foundation Inc
How much does Green South Foundation Inc give each year?
Green South Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 30 grants.
What is Green South Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Green South Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $52,500, and its average grant was $70,110, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Green South Foundation Inc give grants?
Green South Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (9 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Green South Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Green South Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Local Journalism" (11 grants), "Climate Awareness Projects" (6 grants) and "Support of Land Conservation Efforts" (5 grants).
Who are Green South Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Green South Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Journalism Funding Partners ($413,211 across 9 grants), The Trust for Public Lands ($230,000) and Catawba College ($194,639), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Green South Foundation Inc?
Green South Foundation Inc reported $25.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $477K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Green South Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s three programs are Awareness, Accelerator, and Land. Awareness supports fact-based communication projects, with a current priority of informing communities about climate change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Green South Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Green South Foundation Inc's EIN?
Green South Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4534116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Green South Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Green South Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/green-south-foundation-inc-morg_1e715987700141c98ace6db6fbd606f8
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