Myfifident Foundation
Myfifident Foundation is a private foundation based in Cumming, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $180,966, with awards to organizations in several states.
Myfifident Foundation at a glance
In short: Myfifident Foundation gave $181K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Georgia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,966
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,064
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,925,869
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Myfifident Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing describes the application materials as a written request, names Derek V Smith as the contact, and states there are no limitations on awards. It also says there are no specific restrictions on deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Derek V Smith
Mailing address: 1735 Buford Highway Suite 215-460, Cumming, GA 30041
Phone: (770) 709-5010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Myfifident Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sunshine on a Ranney Day ($30K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Georgia. Its 2024 grant dollars were reported as 27% to Georgia, 16% to North Carolina, 14% to Florida, and 11% to New York. The filing also lists a 14% recipient-state share as “?” without identifying a state. Named 2024 recipients include organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, New York, Minnesota, Washington, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Myfifident Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 168% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $181K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine on a Ranney Day Roswell, GA | To Provide General Support | $30,000 |
| Leuchie House | To Provide General Support | $26,116 |
| UCF Foundationinc Orlando, FL | To Provide General Support | $20,000 |
| R Evolucion Latina New York, NY | To Provide General Support | $20,000 |
| Hearts & Hammers Roseville, MN | To Provide General Support | $15,000 |
| Summit Charter School Foundation Cashiers, NC | To Provide General Support | $15,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children and Families Black Mountain, NC | To Provide General Support | $10,000 |
| Lymphoma & Leukemia Society Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $10,000 |
| Diamonds Over Georgia Marietta, GA | To Provide General Support | $10,000 |
| The Overwatch Collective Half Moon Bay, CA | To Provide General Support | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,925,869 | $652,126 | $433,172 | $180,966 | 15 | $408,245 | $619,699 | $429,306 |
| 2023 | $8,870,476 | $422,066 | $355,879 | $118,456 | 11 | $335,970 | $397,157 | $413,194 |
| 2022 | $8,800,985 | $449,419 | $403,829 | $113,664 | 10 | $329,092 | $379,682 | $429,813 |
| 2021 | $8,736,719 | $439,221 | $354,979 | $67,609 | 9 | $303,386 | $390,628 | $482,152 |
| 2020 | $8,759,620 | $430,009 | $483,627 | $142,184 | 7 | — | $373,480 | $452,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myfifident Foundation reported a distributable amount of $429K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations working in different areas. Sunshine on a Ranney Day says it creates accessible home spaces for children with special needs at no cost to families. Team Maggie for a Cure says it provides grants to cancer patients who need sperm or egg preservation before chemotherapy when insurance does not cover it. Shepherd Center Foundation says its mission is to support Shepherd Center through community awareness, private financial support for patient services, and volunteer involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $180,966. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $30,000 to Sunshine on a Ranney Day; $26,116 to Leuchie House; $20,000 each to UCF Foundation Inc. and R Evolucion Latina; and $15,000 each to Hearts & Hammers and Summit Charter School Foundation.
Other reported 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Black Mountain Home for Children and Families, Lymphoma & Leukemia Society, and Diamonds Over Georgia; $7,500 to The Overwatch Collective; $5,500 to Team Maggie for a Cure; and $5,000 to Gulf Shore Playhouse. The filing also reports a $2,000 grant to Shepherd Center Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tanner Smith as executive director and Hanley Smith as trustee.
Myfifident Foundation is led by Tanner Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tanner Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Hanley Smith
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$29K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Derek V. Smith (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $43K, to Tanner Smith (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Myfifident Foundation
How much does Myfifident Foundation give each year?
Myfifident Foundation gave $181K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 11 grants.
What is Myfifident Foundation's typical grant size?
Myfifident Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,064, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Myfifident Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Myfifident Foundation give grants?
Myfifident Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roswell, GA (2 grants).
Does Myfifident Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Myfifident Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Myfifident Foundation's largest grantees?
Myfifident Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sunshine on a Ranney Day ($30,000), Leuchie House ($26,116) and UCF Foundationinc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Myfifident Foundation?
Myfifident Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $429K (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 Myfifident Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in different areas. Sunshine on a Ranney Day says it creates accessible home spaces for children with special needs at no cost to families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Myfifident Foundation?
The filing describes the application materials as a written request, names Derek V Smith as the contact, and states there are no limitations on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Myfifident Foundation's EIN?
Myfifident Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6363957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Myfifident Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/myfifident-foundation-morg_85606de080824babb022bd49e6e39588
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