Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund
The Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It made 20 grants totaling $30,254 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations in several states.
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund at a glance
In short: Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund gave $30K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,254
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,513
- -20.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,625
- Total assets
- $494,027
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. No specific application form is required; applications are accepted anytime. The filing states there are no specific dollar limitations or restrictions on cash contributions.
- Contact
Application contact: Julie F Vickers
Mailing address: 675 W Paces Ferry Rd 7, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 317-2595
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas at Austin ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 17% to Louisiana, 17% to Texas, 7% to Rhode Island, and 3% to Virginia. These figures describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $915; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $504 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $79K (2020). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | For General Benefit of the Charity | $5,000 |
| Louise S McGehee School New Orleans, LA | For General B Enefit of the Charity | $3,000 |
| 100 Shares Atlanta, GA | For General Benefit of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | For General Benefit of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Emmanuel Church Newport, RI | For General Benefit of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Northside United Methodist Church Atlanta, GA | For General Benefit of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center Atlanta, GA | For General Benefit of the Charity | $2,000 |
| St Charles Presbyterian Church New Orleans, LA | For General Benefit of the Charity | $2,000 |
| The Schenck School Atlanta, GA | For General Benefit of the Charity | $2,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | For General Benefit of the Charity | $1,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494,027 | $12,397 | $33,079 | $30,254 | 20 | $30,254 | $10,699 | $23,387 |
| 2024 | $514,709 | $-9,928 | $32,400 | $28,400 | 15 | $28,400 | $8,977 | $29,147 |
| 2023 | $557,037 | $-10,405 | $23,289 | $20,015 | 13 | $20,015 | $10,106 | $29,289 |
| 2022 | $590,731 | $56,766 | $23,292 | $18,100 | 8 | $18,100 | $53,684 | $30,487 |
| 2021 | $557,257 | $68,191 | $22,276 | $17,800 | 6 | $17,800 | $64,915 | $35,821 |
| 2020 | $511,342 | $34,821 | $81,243 | $78,575 | 5 | — | $33,253 | $31,278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — 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 funder is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Schenck School says it provides an educational foundation for students with dyslexia and helps develop their potential. Chastain Park Conservancy says it works to restore, enhance, maintain, and preserve Chastain Park; Grant Park Conservancy says it is committed to restoring, beautifying, and maintaining historic Grant Park. Other supported organizations include Trees Atlanta, which describes its work as protecting and improving Atlanta’s urban forest, and Second Helpings Atlanta, which says it reduces hunger and food waste by rescuing and delivering surplus food.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund made 20 grants totaling $30,254. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,625. The largest listed grants were $5,000 to the University of Texas at Austin and $3,000 to Louise S. McGehee School. Other notable grants included $2,000 each to 100 Shares, Chastain Park Conservancy, Emmanuel Church, Northside United Methodist Church, Shepherd Spinal Center, St. Charles Presbyterian Church, and The Schenck School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie F. Vickers as president, Thomas B. Favrot Jr. as treasurer/secretary, and David M. Vickers as vice president.
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund is led by Julie F. Vickers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie F. Vickers
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Vickers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Favrot Jr.
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund
How much does Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund give each year?
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund gave $30K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 15 grants.
What is Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund's typical grant size?
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,625, and its average grant was $1,513, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund that year got $915 on average.
Where does Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund give grants?
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund gives mostly in Georgia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (17%) and Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), New Orleans, LA (2 grants) and Fredericksburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund's largest grantees?
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas at Austin ($5,000), Louise S McGehee School ($3,000) and 100 Shares ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund?
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund reported $494K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Schenck School says it provides an educational foundation for students with dyslexia and helps develop their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund's EIN?
Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2225983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Julie Favrot Vickers Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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