James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation
The James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation is a private foundation based in Gainesville, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 30 grants totaling $276,428, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation at a glance
In short: James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation gave $276K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $276,428
- +122.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,214
- +70.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,471,984
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (16 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% 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 James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2410 Hilton Way Sw, Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (770) 532-5155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lanier Christian Academy ($101K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 133 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 4% to Texas, and 3% to Colorado. The filing also lists recipients in Virginia and Indiana, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 30 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% 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 $124K (2024) to $276K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Christian Academy Flowery Branch, GA | Support Private Christian Education | $101,400 |
| Touchdown Club Athens, GA | General Support | $75,000 |
| University of Georgia Athletic Association Athens, GA | Funds for the Athletic Programs at the University | $27,300 |
| Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA | General support to help provide a range of academic & co-curricular programs | $10,000 |
| National Footbal Foundation Irving, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Support for at Risk Youth Programs | $8,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Chestnut Mountain, GA | General support and in memory of philip carl mcdonald, betty strickland, lavern r. Porter, & ken nix | $6,350 |
| Good News Clinic Gainesville, GA | General support in memory of william "billy" h slack iii | $6,000 |
| Humane Society of Hall County Gainesville, GA | General support in memory of johnny woodcock & jodee barrett | $5,750 |
| Georgia Baseball Fund Athens, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,471,984 | $212,598 | $293,531 | $276,428 | 30 | $276,428 | $112,598 | $162,295 |
| 2024 | $1,552,917 | $181,932 | $139,459 | $124,000 | 23 | $124,000 | $181,932 | $110,079 |
| 2023 | $1,510,444 | $81,999 | $200,033 | $185,000 | 19 | $185,000 | $71,100 | $96,923 |
| 2022 | $1,628,478 | $1,027,864 | $230,791 | $226,845 | 29 | $226,845 | $57,252 | $92,887 |
| 2021 | $831,405 | $229,984 | $258,371 | $243,075 | 32 | $243,075 | $127,244 | $61,084 |
| 2020 | $859,792 | $310,247 | $270,100 | $256,000 | 22 | — | $82,392 | $58,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K 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 show support for organizations including schools and colleges, athletic programs, youth and family services, animal welfare, and community organizations. For example, Lanier Christian Academy describes its mission as partnering with parents to prepare children spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially to become followers of Jesus Christ. Eagle Ranch says it works to restore and renew relationships for children and families, while the Humane Society of Hall County describes its mission as helping animals and people live better together.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $276,428 through 30 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $101,400, with a median grant of $1,500.
Its largest reported 2025 grants included $101,400 to Lanier Christian Academy for support of private Christian education; $75,000 to Touchdown Club for general support; and $27,300 to the University of Georgia Athletic Association for university athletic programs. Other grants included $10,000 each to Covenant College for general support and the National Football Foundation for general support; $8,000 to Young Life for at-risk youth programs; and $6,350 to Eagle Ranch for general support and in memory of named individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James D Magnus, Diane S Magnus, Baya M Pruitt, and Brooke Kalinauskas as trustees.
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Baya M. Pruitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brooke Kalinauskas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane S. Magnus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James D. Magnus
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 James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation
How much does James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation give each year?
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation gave $276K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $124K across 23 grants.
What is James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's typical grant size?
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $9,214, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation give grants?
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, GA (11 grants) and Athens, GA (4 grants).
Does James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's largest grantees?
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lanier Christian Academy ($101,400), Touchdown Club ($75,000) and University of Georgia Athletic Association ($27,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation?
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including schools and colleges, athletic programs, youth and family services, animal welfare, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's EIN?
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 60-0000489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James D and Diane S Magnus 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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