J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $345K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,035,833
- +212.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $345,278
- +420.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $5,772,563
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Lovett School ($833K). Together the top 3 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 31 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2023) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | Non-Restricted | $833,333 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer Atlanta, GA | Non-Restricted | $200,000 |
| Alive 2 Love International Church Inc Ponte Vedra, FL | Non-Restricted | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,772,563 | $6,117,942 | $1,048,190 | $1,035,833 | 3 | $1,035,833 | $1,459,882 | $700,674 |
| 2024 | $4,202,440 | $449,197 | $344,261 | $332,000 | 5 | $332,000 | $436,936 | $631,428 |
| 2023 | $4,097,504 | $289,575 | $267,308 | $253,000 | 5 | $253,000 | $278,165 | $535,996 |
| 2022 | $4,075,237 | $734,152 | $614,957 | $598,000 | 10 | $598,000 | $717,195 | $516,608 |
| 2021 | $3,956,042 | $627,139 | $278,345 | $266,500 | 8 | $266,500 | $615,294 | $486,028 |
| 2020 | $3,647,248 | $1,937,885 | $421,875 | $413,000 | 5 | — | $1,925,510 | $417,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $701K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren L Gearon
Co-Trustee
Distribution → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandee L Dean
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth L Gearon
Distribution Cmte
Distribution → Distribution Cmte, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J Michael Gearon III
Distribution Cmte
Distribution → Distribution Cmte, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J Michael Gearon Jr.
Distribution Cmte
Distribution → Distribution Cmte, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William B Gearon
Distribution Cmte
Distribution → Distribution Cmte, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Michael Gearon Sr. (2020) — Co-Trustee
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 J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation
How much does J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation give each year?
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $332K across 5 grants.
What is J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $345,278, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation give grants?
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non-Restricted" (3 grants).
How large is J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation?
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $701K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation's EIN?
J Michael Gearon Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6380925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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