Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust
The Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Albany, Georgia. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Georgia, including education, cultural, youth, and public-charity operating-budget support.
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust gave $202K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $201,646
- +6.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,166
- +6.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,411,996
- +1.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Marc McAfee as the contact, says no special form is required, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Marc Mcafee
Mailing address: PO Box 70847, Albany, GA 31708
Phone: (229) 883-8028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Flint River Partners Riverquarium ($105K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 117 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Georgia. Listed grantees include organizations in Albany and other Georgia communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2025) to $220K (2023). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Partners Riverquarium Albany, GA | Education - Operating Budget | $104,646 |
| Andrew College Cuthbert, GA | Education - Operating Budget | $25,000 |
| Thronateeska Heritage Foundation Albany, GA | Cultural-Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Albany Albany, GA | Youth-Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Albany Rescue Mission Albany, GA | Public Charity - Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Liberty House Albany, GA | Public Charity - Operating Budget | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Albany, GA | Public Charity - Operating Budget | $4,000 |
| The Anchorage Inc Leesburg, GA | Charitable Org.-Operating Budget | $4,000 |
| YMCA of Albany Albany, GA | Youth and Adults - Operating Budget | $4,000 |
| Sowega Council on Aging Albany, GA | Charitable Org.-Operating Budget | $3,500 |
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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 | $3,411,996 | $289,006 | $245,310 | $201,646 | 22 | $206,146 | $251,963 | $215,725 |
| 2025 | $3,368,300 | $94,511 | $235,158 | $188,559 | 22 | $191,959 | $75,035 | $205,046 |
| 2024 | $3,508,947 | $101,866 | $235,647 | $190,526 | 24 | $193,076 | $62,068 | $192,609 |
| 2023 | $3,643,074 | $79,734 | $271,021 | $220,435 | 24 | $223,085 | $58,223 | $190,176 |
| 2022 | $3,835,650 | $406,704 | $267,721 | $214,639 | 25 | $217,289 | $359,461 | $224,585 |
| 2021 | $3,697,189 | $262,912 | $247,105 | $197,916 | 25 | — | $220,779 | $217,069 |
| 2020 | $3,682,102 | $186,541 | $237,807 | $195,269 | 24 | — | $146,503 | $200,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in education, culture, youth services, and charitable services. For example, Andrew College describes its mission as preparing students for servant leadership and purpose through higher education relevant to its region and beyond. Thronateeska Heritage Foundation says it works in historic preservation and education, collecting items that help people understand the lives of people in Albany and Southwest Georgia.
Other 2026 grantees describe work that includes shelter for people experiencing homelessness, inpatient alcohol and drug treatment, services promoting the well-being and independence of older and disabled Georgians, public theatre productions and workshops, and family literacy programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 22 grants totaling $201,646. Grants ranged from $500 to $104,646, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants included $104,646 to Flint River Partners Riverquarium for an education operating budget, $25,000 to Andrew College for an education operating budget, and $15,000 to Thronateeska Heritage Foundation for a cultural operating budget. Other grants included $10,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Albany and $5,000 to Albany Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Marc McAfee, Gayle Chapman, and Haley Chapman as trustees, and LPL Financial as trust committee.
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gayle Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Haley Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Marc McAfee
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lpl Financial
Trust Committee
On filings since 2025
2.5 hrs/week
$38K (2025) → $37K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Department (2020–2025) — Trust Committee
- Former: Emily Jean McAfee (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $37K, to LPL Financial (Trust Committee).
Frequently asked questions about Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust
How much does Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust give each year?
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust gave $202K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $189K across 22 grants.
What is Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,166, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust give grants?
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, GA (18 grants).
Does Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Flint River Partners Riverquarium ($104,646), Andrew College ($25,000) and Thronateeska Heritage Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust?
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (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 Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in education, culture, youth services, and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust?
The filing lists Marc McAfee as the contact, says no special form is required, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's EIN?
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6222875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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