Neighborhood Foundation for Youth
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth is a private foundation based in Sparta, Georgia. It states that its direct charitable activity is to promote and enrich the education of students attending public or private schools in Hancock County, Georgia.
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth at a glance
In short: Neighborhood Foundation for Youth gave $27K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,705
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,054
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $784
- Total assets
- $198,849
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Neighborhood Foundation for Youth
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4956 Balerma Church Rd, Sparta, GA 31087-9173
Phone: (706) 444-5750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neighborhood Foundation for Youth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Georgia ($10K). Together the top 7 received $22K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Neighborhood Foundation for Youth gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 236% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $42K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Albany State University Albany, GA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Marvin E Lewis Elementary School Sparta, GA | Field Trip | $1,500 |
| Hancock County Board of Ed Sparta, GA | Field Trip | $1,150 |
| Marvin E Lewis Elementary School Sparta, GA | Field Trip | $1,000 |
| Hancock Central Middle School Sparta, GA | Field Trip | $784 |
| Hancock Central Middle School Sparta, GA | Field Trip | $736 |
| John Hancock Academy Sparta, GA | BOOKS | $550 |
| Hancock Central Middle School Sparta, GA | Field Trip | $378 |
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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 | $198,849 | $21 | $25,723 | $26,705 | 13 | $24,587 | — | $10,426 |
| 2024 | $224,551 | $100,014 | $23,645 | $25,128 | 16 | $22,628 | — | $6,868 |
| 2023 | $148,182 | $895 | $44,004 | $42,476 | 14 | $42,476 | — | $8,206 |
| 2022 | $191,291 | $210,013 | $18,722 | $18,317 | 11 | $18,317 | $13 | $5,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Neighborhood Foundation for Youth reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
The foundation’s stated activity is to promote and enrich the education of students attending public or private schools in Hancock County, Georgia. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, field trips, and books.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025 was the Museum of Arts & Sciences Inc., which received $165. The museum describes its own mission as stimulating curiosity, evoking wonder, and inspiring lifelong learning through experiences uniting arts and sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $26,705. Grant amounts ranged from $165 to $10,000, with a median grant of $784. Its largest grants included $10,000 to the University of Georgia for a scholarship, and $5,000 each to Albany State University and an individual recipient State University for scholarships. It also gave $1,500 and $1,000 to Marvin E. Lewis Elementary School for field trips; $1,150 to Hancock County Board of Education for a field trip; and multiple grants to Hancock Central Middle School for field trips.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert P. Henry as president; Sherry Henry as secretary; and Herbert Monroe, Clifford Brown, and Virginia Brown as trustees.
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth is led by Robert P. Henry, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert P. Henry
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Clifford Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Herbert Monroe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Virginia Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sherry Henry
Secretary
On filings since 2022
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.
Frequently asked questions about Neighborhood Foundation for Youth
How much does Neighborhood Foundation for Youth give each year?
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth gave $27K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 16 grants.
What is Neighborhood Foundation for Youth's typical grant size?
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth's median grant in 2025 was $784, and its average grant was $2,054, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Neighborhood Foundation for Youth give grants?
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sparta, GA (9 grants).
Does Neighborhood Foundation for Youth give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Neighborhood Foundation for Youth's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Field Trip" (9 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Neighborhood Foundation for Youth's largest grantees?
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth's largest 2025 grantees include University of Georgia ($10,000), Albany State University ($5,000) and Marvin E Lewis Elementary School ($2,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Neighborhood Foundation for Youth?
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Neighborhood Foundation for Youth fund?
The foundation’s stated activity is to promote and enrich the education of students attending public or private schools in Hancock County, Georgia. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, field trips, and books. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neighborhood Foundation for Youth?
The foundation 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 Neighborhood Foundation for Youth's EIN?
Neighborhood Foundation for Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1755271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Neighborhood Foundation for Youth 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
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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 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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