Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar
Joseph Habersham Chapter, NSDAR, is a private foundation based in Brookhaven, Georgia. Its website identifies the chapter with Atlanta, Georgia, and describes its objectives as promoting historic preservation and encouraging participation in educational and patriotic endeavors.
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar at a glance
In short: Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar gave $39K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $39,221
- +136.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,307
- +39.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,252,162
- +16.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1339 Ragley Hall Rd, Brookhaven, GA 30319
Phone: (404) 784-5736
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Georgia State Society NSDAR ($6K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 5% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar gives
- 41% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 1028% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 (2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $92K (2022). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State Society NSDAR Fayetteville, GA | Continue Membership | $5,941 |
| Meadow Gardens Quitman, GA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kennesaw St Univ Kennesaw, GA | Fund Cahrity | $3,000 |
| Atlanta Preservation Center Atlanta, GA | Fund Activity | $3,000 |
| UNIV N ga Oakwood, GA | Fund Activity | $3,000 |
| Eastview Cemetery Rome, GA | Fund Activituy | $3,000 |
| Chads Bracket Inc Douglasville, GA | Charity | $3,000 |
| Oakland Cemetary Atlanta, GA | Preservation | $2,500 |
| Georgia Historical Society Savannah, GA | Preservation | $2,000 |
| Oglethorpe Univ Brookhaven, GA | Fund Activity | $2,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,252,162 | $56,723 | $59,312 | $39,221 | 17 | $54,897 | $47,909 | $58,402 |
| 2025 | $1,077,791 | $10,593 | $40,778 | $16,577 | 10 | $36,860 | $29,731 | $54,664 |
| 2024 | $1,022,423 | $63,837 | $31,419 | $6,957 | 2 | $23,509 | $49,804 | $45,565 |
| 2023 | $962,478 | $-9,985 | $24,169 | $3,478 | 6 | $19,471 | $21,831 | $45,226 |
| 2022 | $967,677 | $50,156 | $110,037 | $92,325 | 13 | $105,570 | $39,969 | $44,373 |
| 2021 | $1,112,064 | $12,955 | $33,380 | $1,250 | 1 | — | — | $51,938 |
| 2020 | $988,153 | $24,817 | $105,473 | $65,555 | 14 | — | $2,120 | $48,554 |
| 2019 | $1,025,417 | $53,944 | $110,338 | $62,479 | 12 | — | $36,819 | $51,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The chapter’s website says its objectives are to promote historic preservation and encourage active participation in educational and patriotic endeavors. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations involved in preservation and history, as well as contributions described in the filing as supporting activities, charity, or membership.
Among its grantees, the Atlanta Preservation Center says it works to preserve Atlanta’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes through education and advocacy. The Georgia Historical Society describes its work as collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history. Hindman Settlement School says it provides educational and service opportunities for people in the mountains while keeping them mindful of their heritage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the chapter awarded 17 grants totaling $39,221. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,941, with a median of $2,000. Notable awards included $5,941 to Georgia State Society NSDAR, $5,000 to Meadow Gardens, and $3,000 each to Kennesaw State University, Atlanta Preservation Center, University of North Georgia, Eastview Cemetery, and CHADS Bracket Inc. Other grants included $2,500 to Oakland Cemetery, $2,000 each to Georgia Historical Society and Oglethorpe University, and $250 to Hindman Settlement School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2026 filing are Luann Miller, Regent; Donna Watts, Historian; Ellen Davidson, Treasurer; Pat Gordin, Chaplin; Kelly Caldwell, 2nd Regent; Katrina Franklin, 1st Vice Regent; Charlotte Christian, Corresponding S; Beth Gibbons, Recording Secre; and Karla Wall, Historian/Libra.
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charlotte Christian
Corresponding S
First Vice Regent → Corresponding S, 2026
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karla Wall
Historian & Libra
Chaplin → Historian & Libra, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Luann Miller
Regent
Treasurer → Regent, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Donna Watts
Historian
Registrar → Historian, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Katrina Franklin
1st Vice Regent
Recording Secretary → 1st Vice Regent, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kelly Caldwell
2nd Regent
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Beth Gibbons
Recording Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Ellen Davidson
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Pat Gordin
Chaplin
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Janet Absher Herring (2022–2025) — 1st Vice Regent
- Former: Nancy Hyte (2023–2025) — Chaplin
- Former: Ann Evett (2024–2025) — Historian
- Former: Jane Henley (2024–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Lee Williams (2025) — Corresponding S
- Former: Carol Anne Willey (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Robin Meley (2023–2024) — 2nd Regent
- Former: Marjorie Wilson (2021–2023) — Regent
- Former: Amanda Reeve (2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Penny Kurland (2023) — Chaplin
- Former: Rebekah Hyte (2023) — Registrar
- Former: Annie Rene Hardin (2019–2022) — Regent
- Former: Mary Ann Hawthorne (2019–2022) — Registrar
- Former: Karen Pickerill (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kay Bomgardner (2021–2022) — Historian & Liabr
- Former: Rebecca Bernier (2021–2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Barbara Longmd (2021) — Regent
- Former: Tina Peavy (2021) — Corresponding C
- Former: Candice Parrow (2019–2020) — Registrar
- Former: Elizabeth Suzanne Schaefer Sammons (2019–2020) — Regent
- Former: Rebekah Garland Hensley (2019–2020) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Michele Smith Snider (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Rene Hardin (2020) — Historian & Librarian
- Former: Virginia Wolf (2020) — Second Vice Regent
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar
How much does Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar give each year?
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar gave $39K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 10 grants.
What is Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's typical grant size?
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,307, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar give grants?
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar gives mostly in Georgia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marietta, GA (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Activity" (5 grants).
Who are Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's largest grantees?
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's largest 2026 grantees include Georgia State Society NSDAR ($5,941), Meadow Gardens ($5,000) and Kennesaw St Univ ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar?
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (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 Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar fund?
The chapter’s website says its objectives are to promote historic preservation and encourage active participation in educational and patriotic endeavors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's EIN?
Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7027894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Joseph Habersham Chapter Dar 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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