Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser is a private foundation based in Thomasville, Georgia. It supports organizations through grants, with its 2025 filing stating that awards are concentrated in southwest Georgia.
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser at a glance
In short: Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser gave $1.9M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Georgia. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,900,000
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,351
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $24,818,561
- +10.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser
- Review Cycle
- August 31, 2026.
- Deadline
- August 31, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Lewis Hall And Mildred Sasser
Mailing address: PO Box 1095 126 N Broad St, Thomasville, GA 31792
Phone: (229) 226-1011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hands & Hearts for Horses ($215K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($95,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 205 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to Arizona; Florida accounted for 0%. The filing states that awards are concentrated in southwest Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 35 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $95K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $95K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2019) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hands & Hearts for Horses Thomasville, GA | General Fund | $215,000 |
| City of Thomasville Paradise Park Thomasville, GA | Parks Restoration | $180,300 |
| Young Life Southeast Region Marietta, GA | Area Development/Regional Support | $120,000 |
| Archbold Foundation Thomasville, GA | Internal Medicine Residency Prog | $100,000 |
| MNW Boys & Girls Club of Thomas CO Thomasville, GA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Obria Medical Clinic Gwinnett Lawrenceville, GA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $95,000 |
| Second Harvest of South GA Valdosta, GA | General Fund | $85,000 |
| YMCA of Thomasville Thomasville, GA | General Operations/Scholarship | $85,000 |
| Brookwood School Thomasville, GA | Financial Aid | $65,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,818,561 | $4,616,118 | $2,262,489 | $1,900,000 | 37 | $1,912,081 | $4,325,839 | $1,945,855 |
| 2024 | $22,426,803 | $1,846,670 | $2,048,397 | $1,750,000 | 38 | $1,761,720 | $1,581,983 | $1,795,709 |
| 2023 | $22,637,280 | $2,673,463 | $1,980,518 | $1,700,000 | 40 | $1,713,256 | $2,440,119 | $1,560,095 |
| 2022 | $21,943,715 | $2,758,060 | $1,994,187 | $1,700,000 | 46 | $1,717,153 | $2,515,503 | $1,558,731 |
| 2021 | $21,175,796 | $2,158,822 | $1,993,754 | $1,700,000 | 44 | $1,727,441 | $1,918,970 | $1,695,386 |
| 2020 | $21,015,674 | $2,366,688 | $1,757,368 | $1,500,000 | 41 | — | $2,166,720 | $1,396,992 |
| 2019 | $20,402,787 | $1,216,110 | $1,663,497 | $1,425,000 | 38 | — | $1,052,608 | $1,371,565 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 foundation is provided. Its grantmaking includes general and operating support, scholarships and financial aid, parks restoration, arts programs, and regional development support.
Among its 2025 grantees, Hands & Hearts for Horses says it provides therapeutic riding and hippotherapy for people with disabilities. Archbold Foundation says it supports John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital and affiliated entities, including patient support, nursing scholarships, and facilities. An individual recipient Technical College Foundation says it promotes higher education and expands educational opportunities for the college’s students. Brookwood School says it provides a college-preparatory education for students from age four through grade twelve.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $1,900,000 in 2025. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $215,000, with a median of $35,000. Its largest listed awards included:
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists the application materials as details about the use and purpose of gifts, and names the foundation as the application contact. Awards are subject to a concentration in southwest Georgia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Michael Hamil, president; Karen S. Leabo, director; Richard L. Singletary Jr., treasurer; Lewis Hall Singletary II, secretary; Greg Hamil, director; Karen L. Singletary, vice president; J. Philip Leabo Jr., director; Lisa Leabo, director; Rebecca Singletary, director; and Lewis Singletary III, director.
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser is led by Michael Hamil, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Hamil
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Greg Hamil
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
J. Philip Leabo Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen S. Leabo
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lewis Singletary III
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lisa Leabo
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rebecca Singletary
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Timothy Singletary
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Margaret Hardy
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karen L. Singletary
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lewis Hall Singletary II
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard L. Singletary Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser
How much does Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser give each year?
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser gave $1.9M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 38 grants.
What is Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser's typical grant size?
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $51,351, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser that year got $95K on average.
Where does Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser give grants?
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser gives mostly in Georgia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Thomasville, GA (24 grants), Valdosta, GA (3 grants) and Lawrenceville, GA (2 grants).
Does Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser's largest grantees?
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser's largest 2025 grantees include Hands & Hearts for Horses ($215,000), City of Thomasville Paradise Park ($180,300) and Young Life Southeast Region ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($95,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser?
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantmaking includes general and operating support, scholarships and financial aid, parks restoration, arts programs, and regional development support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser?
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser's EIN?
Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1906094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
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