J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $332K. Net investment income was $437K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$332K
+31.2% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+31.2% YoY
About J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation
Based on IRS filings
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $332K. Net investment income was $437K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,202,440 | $4,097,504 | $4,075,237 |
| Revenue | $449,197 | $289,575 | $734,152 |
| Expenses | $344,261 | $267,308 | $614,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $332,000 | $253,000 | $598,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $436,936 | $278,165 | $717,195 |
| Distributable Amount | $631,428 | $535,996 | $516,608 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandee L Dean | Co-Trustee | — | — |
| Lauren L Gearon | Co-Trustee | — | — |
| J Michael Gearon Jr | Distribution Cmte | — | — |
| J Michael Gearon III | Distribution Cmte | — | — |
| Elizabeth L Gearon | Distribution Cmte | — | — |
| William B Gearon | Distribution Cmte | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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