James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker COLUMBUS, GA EIN: 58-6034882

The James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Established in 1949 and tax-exempt since October 1960, the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees. The foundation receives and holds investment income until grants are decided upon and distributed to community organizations.

Key facts about James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust

EIN: 58-6034882
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $588,600
Grants made (2024): 30
Average grant: $19,620
Median grant: $15,000
Total assets: $10,026,296
Primary geography: Georgia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust's 30 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (22 grants) and Covington, GA (4 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.0M

-0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$589K

+0.6% YoY

Grant Count

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-9.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $629K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust's primary purpose is to support nonprofit organizations through general operations funding. The foundation's areas of interest include:

Arts and culture
Children and youth
Community development
Education, including higher education
Health
Social services

Grantmaking

The trust provides general operating support and project support to grantees.

Grant Range

$15,000-$20,000

Average Grant

$21,200

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Covington and Macon, Georgia, with a particular emphasis on community arts organizations and other nonprofits in the region.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $574K (97%)

Illinois $15K (3%)

Share of all 30 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Georgia Illinois Massachusetts

Cities

MaconCovingtonChicagoLizellaPorterdaleBostonWarner RobinsDecatur

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $10,026,296
Total revenues: $727,455
Total expenses: $772,534

As of 2023:

Total assets: $12,000,000
Total distributions: $585,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,026,296	$10,076,545	$10,529,793
Revenue	$727,455	$285,972	$291,411
Expenses	$772,534	$749,394	$851,631
Qualifying Distributions	$588,600	$585,100	$636,000
Net Investment Income	$727,387	$285,972	$291,411
Distributable Amount	$629,033	$565,671	$578,549

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

147 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Wesleyan College ($65,800), Community Arts Association in Newton County Inc ($60,000), The Corporation of Mercer University ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Wesleyan College Macon, GA	General Operations	$65,800
Community Arts Association in Newton County Inc Covington, GA	General Operations	$60,000
The Corporation of Mercer University Macon, GA	General Operations	$50,000
Alcovy CASA Covington, GA	General Operations	$40,500
Washington Street Community Center Inc Covington, GA	General Operations	$32,000
Museum of Arts & Sciences Macon, GA	General Operations	$25,000
NewTown Macon Inc Macon, GA	General Operations	$25,000
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Inc Lizella, GA	General Operations	$20,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia Macon, GA	General Operations	$20,000
The Arc Macon Macon, GA	General Operations	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The trust is managed by the following individuals and entity:

Raymond James Associates (Trustee)
Mayor Lester Miller (Manager)
Dr. Harvey Roddenberry (Manager)
Liz Sullivan (Manager)
Marcello Banes (Manager)
Seth Clark (Manager)
Steve Horton (Manager)
Will Horkan (Manager)
Jane Miller (Manager)
Dr. Norris Little Jr. (Manager)
Scott Seigel (Manager)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Raymond James Associates	Trustee	2	—
Lester Miller	Manager	1	—
Liz Sullivan	Manager	1	—
Marcello Banes	Manager	1	—
Seth Clark	Manager	1	—
Steve Horton	Manager	1	—
Will Horkan	Manager	1	—
Jane Miller	Manager	1	—
Dr Norris Little Jr	Manager	1	—
Dr Minor Vernon	Manager	1	—
Tyson Firlotte	Manager	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust fund?

The trust's primary purpose is to support nonprofit organizations through general operations funding. The foundation's areas of interest include: • Arts and culture • Children and youth • Community development • Education, including higher education • Health • Social services

How do I apply for a grant from James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Made 25-30 grants in recent years • Median grant size: $15,000-$20,000 • Average grant size: $21,200 • Grant range: up to $60,000 • Total annual giving: approximately $585,000-$636,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Wesleyan College: $65,800 • Community Arts Association in Newton County: $60,000 • The Corporation of Mercer University: $50,000 • Central Georgia Technical College Foundation: $15,000 **Types of Support:** The trust provides general operating support an…

Where does James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust make grants?

The trust primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Covington and Macon, Georgia, with a particular emphasis on community arts organizations and other nonprofits in the region.

What size grants does James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust award?

In 2024, James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust awarded 30 grants totaling $589K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $629K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust's EIN?

James Hyde Porter Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6034882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.