Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, animal welfare, arts and culture, environmental protection, and other areas.
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc gave $668K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Georgia. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $667,750
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,366
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,126,844
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (15 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (49% 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 Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 1331 Twelve Oaks Circle Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 210-6070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uc Davis Foundation ($55K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 148 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia accounted for 49% of grant dollars, California 19%, Florida 11%, Tennessee 7%, and Virginia 4%. The largest listed awards included recipients in California and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 54 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $604K (2024) to $698K (2023). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $668K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis Foundation Davis, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department Bridgeville, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Animal Advocates of Chatooga County Summerville, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Red Clay Rescue Lyerly, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The High Museum of Art Atlanta, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $24,000 |
| Canine Cellmates Atlanta, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Cannabis for Conservation Arcata, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Christ the King Episcopal Church Santa Rosa Beach, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Seaside School Foundation Santa Rosa Beach, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,126,844 | $955,244 | $825,249 | $667,750 | 54 | $742,838 | $492,613 | $873,436 |
| 2024 | $8,245,490 | $510,814 | $762,496 | $604,250 | 46 | $686,003 | $433,218 | $804,174 |
| 2023 | $8,500,552 | $14,402,672 | $803,629 | $697,802 | 48 | $745,255 | $337,676 | $705,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $873K 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Lifeline Animal Project describes its mission as implementing lifesaving programs to end shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in metropolitan Atlanta. The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County says it supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs, and education. American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup describes its mission as protecting the natural ocean environment, including by removing and recycling waste.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $667,750. Awards ranged from $500 to $55,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $55,000 to UC Davis Foundation and $45,000 to UGA Foundation, each for general charitable purposes. Other large awards included $40,000 to Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department and $25,000 each to Animal Advocates of Chattooga County and Red Clay Rescue.
Other 2025 grantees included Marc Foundation Inc, which received $18,000 and describes its mission as aiding and promoting addiction recovery; Transformation Life Center, which received $18,000 and provides leadership development, education, mentorship, and career-readiness programs for youth and collegiate students in underserved communities; and Woodward Academy Inc, which received $17,500 and describes itself as providing college-preparatory education for students in pre-K through grade 12.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Burns III as chairman, president, and secretary; Karen Burns as vice president and treasurer; and William Burns IV, Jackson Burns, Sally Burns, and Melody Zabloi Burns as associate board members.
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc is led by William Burns III, Chairman, President & Secretary on every filing since 2022; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Burns III
Chairman, President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $28K (2025)
Jackson Burns
Associate Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$8K (2025)
Sally Burns
Associate Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$8K (2025)
Karen Burns
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Burns IV
Associate Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Zabloi Burns
Associate Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to William Burns III (Chairman, President & Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc gave $668K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $604K across 46 grants.
What is Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,366, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants), Santa Rosa Beach, FL (7 grants), Summerville, GA (4 grants) and Bridgeville, CA (2 grants).
Does Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Uc Davis Foundation ($55,000), UGA Foundation ($45,000) and Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc?
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $743K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $873K (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 Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0754874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Loomis Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/loomis-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_efdd6bb90b934acc959925eae5be019f
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