John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc
The John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nashville, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational, medical, religious, and community organizations.
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc gave $12K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $870.857), mostly in Georgia. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,192
- -57.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $871
- -60.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $335,058
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (10 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists a written request and names John Henry Dorminy as the contact for applications; it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: John Henry Dorminy
Mailing address: 130 Swann Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Phone: (229) 423-3115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgia Inst of Technoogy ($5K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 4% to Florida, 2% to Nebraska, and 2% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 14 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $825; repeat grants $986. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $43K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Inst of Technoogy Atlanta, GA | Operating | $5,000 |
| Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation Tifton, GA | Operating | $1,468 |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA | Operating | $1,224 |
| Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Okefenokee Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Blackshear, GA | Operating | $500 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Operating | $500 |
| Fellowship Baptist Church Fitzgerald, GA | Operating | $500 |
| Holy Land Farms Chula, GA | Operating | $500 |
| Cornerstone Christian School Bellevue, NE | Operating | $250 |
| Hospice of Golden Isles Brunswick, GA | Operating | $250 |
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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 | $335,058 | $27,110 | $23,441 | $12,192 | 14 | $12,192 | $10,012 | $18,341 |
| 2023 | $331,550 | $11,590 | $34,021 | $28,768 | 13 | $28,768 | $8,228 | $17,555 |
| 2022 | $353,981 | $10,269 | $51,471 | $42,798 | 17 | $42,798 | $8,298 | $20,012 |
| 2021 | $395,183 | $39,447 | $62,174 | $37,368 | 17 | $37,368 | $1,543 | $23,501 |
| 2020 | $417,910 | $35,258 | $33,550 | $27,100 | 11 | — | $12,679 | $23,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in education, health care, religious activities, and other community services. Georgia Southern University describes its mission as assisting and furthering research at the university. Holy Land Farms describes its mission as operating a retreat and event center for Christian-based learning and events.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $12,192 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $500. Listed recipients included Georgia Inst of Technoogy ($5,000), Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation ($1,468), Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($1,224), Georgia Southern University ($1,000), and Holy Land Farms ($500). The listed grants were designated for operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Katarina Dorminy was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc is led by Katarina Dorminy, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katarina Dorminy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc
How much does John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc give each year?
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc gave $12K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 13 grants.
What is John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $871, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc that year got $825 on average.
Where does John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc give grants?
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tifton, GA (2 grants) and Fitzgerald, GA (2 grants).
Does John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Georgia Inst of Technoogy ($5,000), Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation ($1,468) and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($1,224), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc?
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc reported $335K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in education, health care, religious activities, and other community services. Georgia Southern University describes its mission as assisting and furthering research at the university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc's EIN?
John Henry Dorminy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6033324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John Henry Dorminy 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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