John W Mashburn Charitable Trust
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust is a private foundation, 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.
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John W Mashburn Charitable Trust gave $5.6M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $794K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,554,991
- +3416.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $793,570
- +4421.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,709,400
- -49.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John W Mashburn Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whitfield Healthcare Foundation ($5.5M). Together the top 7 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 44 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How John W Mashburn Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 229% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2023) to $5.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitfield Healthcare Foundation Dalton, GA | No Restrictions | $5,525,491 |
| Kennesaw St University Kennesaw, GA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Dalton State University Dalton, GA | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Whitfieldmurray Historical Society Dalton, GA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Piedmont University Demorest, GA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Georgia Northwestern Tech College Rock Springs, GA | Scolarships | $1,500 |
| First Baptist Church Dalton, GA | No Restrictions | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,709,400 | $265,056 | $5,848,835 | $5,554,991 | 7 | $5,554,991 | — |
| 2023 | $11,293,179 | $-280,051 | $399,628 | $157,972 | 9 | $157,972 | $59,975 |
| 2022 | $11,972,858 | $105,692 | $575,427 | $256,283 | 7 | $256,283 | $32,831 |
| 2021 | $12,442,593 | $-90,637 | $1,981,027 | $1,686,602 | 12 | $1,686,602 | — |
| 2020 | $14,514,257 | $1,505,856 | $2,574,539 | $2,121,909 | 9 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Carla Ripley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Dewey Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Mendy Mashburn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Sharon Beavers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$18K (2020) → $16K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Sharon Beavers (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John W Mashburn Charitable Trust
How much does John W Mashburn Charitable Trust give each year?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust gave $5.6M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $158K across 9 grants.
What is John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $793,570, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John W Mashburn Charitable Trust give grants?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dalton, GA (4 grants).
Does John W Mashburn Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Whitfield Healthcare Foundation ($5,525,491), Kennesaw St University ($10,000) and Dalton State University ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John W Mashburn Charitable Trust?
John W Mashburn Charitable Trust reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $265K.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work John W Mashburn Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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