John Travis Hart Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker St Simons Island, GA EIN: 58-6266000

John Travis Hart Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in St Simons Island, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $751K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $41K.

Key facts about John Travis Hart Charitable Trust

EIN: 58-6266000
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $54,950
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $18,317
Median grant: $18,000
Total assets: $751,158
Primary geography: Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who John Travis Hart Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for John Travis Hart Charitable Trust's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hortense, GA (2 grants). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (3 grants).

How John Travis Hart Charitable Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$751K

-4.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

+16.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+16.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Travis Hart Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John Travis Hart Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $55K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Georgia

Cities

HortenseNahuntaWaynesvilleBrunswickStockbridge

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$751,158	$786,388	$841,934
Revenue	$64,674	$30,024	$79,776
Expenses	$99,905	$100,570	$139,568
Qualifying Distributions	$54,950	$47,300	$51,000
Net Investment Income	$40,877	—	—
Distributable Amount	$40,691	$39,079	$44,941

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Bay Harbor Church ($18,950), Waynesville Baptist Church ($18,000), Atkinson Church of God of Prophecy ($18,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Bay Harbor Church Hortense, GA	Community Outreach	$18,950
Waynesville Baptist Church Waynesville, GA	Community Outreach	$18,000
Atkinson Church of God of Prophecy Hortense, GA	Community Outreach	$18,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Nancy Middleton	President	25	$11,600
Janice Middleton	Vice President	20	$10,400
Lance Middleton	Trustee	1	$4,800
Brandon Johns	Trustee	1	$3,600

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is John Travis Hart Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, John Travis Hart Charitable Trust holds $751K in total assets with $65K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $55K in 2024.

Where does John Travis Hart Charitable Trust operate?

John Travis Hart Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Georgia.

What size grants does John Travis Hart Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, John Travis Hart Charitable Trust awarded 3 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John Travis Hart Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John Travis Hart Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $41K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John Travis Hart Charitable Trust's EIN?

John Travis Hart Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6266000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.