John W Mashburn Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALTON, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5.6M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
-49.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.6M
+3416.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$794K
+4421.1% YoY
About John W Mashburn Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALTON, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,709,400 | $11,293,179 | $11,972,858 |
| Revenue | $265,056 | $-280,051 | $105,692 |
| Expenses | $5,848,835 | $399,628 | $575,427 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,554,991 | $157,972 | $256,283 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $59,975 | $32,831 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Whitfield Healthcare Foundation ($5,525,491), Kennesaw St University ($10,000), Dalton State University ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WHITFIELDMURRAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY DALTON, GA | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECH COLLEGE ROCK SPRINGS, GA | SCOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
| DALTON STATE UNIVERSITY DALTON, GA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,000 |
| KENNESAW ST UNIVERSITY KENNESAW, GA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY DEMOREST, GA | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DALTON, GA | NO RESTRICTIONS | $1,000 |
| WHITFIELD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION DALTON, GA | NO RESTRICTIONS | $5,525,491 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON BEAVERS | TRUSTEE | — | $15,550 |
| DEWEY HUGHES | TRUSTEE | — | $14,680 |
| BONNIE JONES | TRUSTEE | — | $15,550 |
| CARLA RIPLEY | TRUSTEE | — | $15,550 |
| MENDY MASHBURN | TRUSTEE | — | $15,550 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W Mashburn Charitable Trust?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALTON, GA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is John W Mashburn Charitable Trust?
As of 2024, John W Mashburn Charitable Trust holds $5.7M in total assets with $265K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $5.6M in 2024.
Where does John W Mashburn Charitable Trust operate?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does John W Mashburn Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, John W Mashburn Charitable Trust awarded 7 grants totaling $5.6M — an average of about $794K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's EIN?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3958145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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