Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc
The Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Augusta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in Georgia.
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc gave $101K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. 68% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,800
- +364.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +216.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,305
- +46.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $582,127
- -12.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (13 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3529 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA 30909
Phone: (706) 724-0558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Augusta Symphony Guild Inc ($24K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia. The listed recipients were in Augusta, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 19 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $20K (2023) to $101K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Symphony Guild Inc Augusta, GA | Community Support | $24,050 |
| The Augusta Players Augusta, GA | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Augusta Rowing Club Augusta, GA | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Augusta Tech Foundation Augusta, GA | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Burn Foundation of America Augusta, GA | Community Support | $8,000 |
| Christ Community Health Augusta, GA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church Augusta, GA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Morris Museum of Art Augusta, GA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Augusta Training Shop Inc Augusta, GA | Community Support | $2,500 |
| Phinizy Center for Water Sciences Augusta, GA | Community Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $582,127 | $40,704 | $127,077 | $100,800 | 19 | $100,800 | $29,033 | $1,236 |
| 2024 | $668,500 | $29,721 | $31,439 | $21,706 | 6 | $21,706 | $22,987 | $38,074 |
| 2023 | $670,218 | $25,553 | $41,840 | $20,206 | 7 | $20,206 | $11,063 | $35,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 included support for arts and cultural organizations, health-related organizations, education and training, environmental science, and a church. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, the Augusta Symphony Guild says it raises funds to support the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. The Morris Museum of Art says it collects and exhibits art of the American South and aims to enrich the public and benefit Augusta. The Burn Foundation of America says it supports families during patients’ healing and transition home from burn care. Phinizy Center for Water Sciences describes its work as supporting sustainable watersheds and economic vitality through research, education, and connecting people with nature.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $100,800. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $24,050, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest grants were $24,050 to Augusta Symphony Guild Inc, $15,000 to The Augusta Players, and $10,000 each to Augusta Rowing Club and Augusta Tech Foundation. Other grants included $8,000 to Burn Foundation of America; $5,000 each to Christ Community Health, Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Morris Museum of Art; and $2,500 each to Augusta Training Shop, Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, Via Cognitive Health, and Westminster Schools of Augusta.
Other 2025 recipients included Project Refresh Inc and Golden Harvest Food Bank Inc, which each received $1,000. Project Refresh describes its work as providing mobile showers to improve the dignity and quality of life of people experiencing homelessness in the Augusta area. Golden Harvest Food Bank describes its mission as “Feeding Lives Together.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Lawrence Fletcher as CEO/CFO and William L Fletcher Jr as secretary.
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc is led by W. Lawrence Fletcher, CEO & CFO on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W. Lawrence Fletcher
CEO & CFO
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L. Fletcher Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc
How much does Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc give each year?
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc gave $101K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 6 grants.
What is Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,305, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc give grants?
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc 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 Augusta, GA (18 grants).
Does Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (17 grants).
Who are Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Augusta Symphony Guild Inc ($24,050), The Augusta Players ($15,000) and Augusta Rowing Club ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc?
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc reported $582K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, health-related organizations, education and training, environmental science, and a church. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc's EIN?
Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1979903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Patricia S McGee 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
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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 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Patricia S McGee Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/patricia-s-mcgee-foundation-inc-morg_e089116a235d4140bbee1fea6bfff31d
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