Promise686 Inc
Promise686 mobilizes families and church communities to prevent children from coming into the foster care system, to intervene when children enter the system, and to connect children and families when children are in need of a permanent home. Promise686s core services include adoption grant assistance, church ministry implementation, volunteer support and adoptive and foster care education.
Promise686 Inc at a glance
In short: Promise686 Inc gave $242K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $242,368
- +84.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,592
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,790
- Total assets
- $2,723,019
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Promise686 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tennessee Kids Belong ($96K). Together the top 4 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Promise686 Inc gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $242K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Kids Belong Franklin, TN | Adoption and Foster Assistance | $95,788 |
| Connections Home Alpharetta, GA | Adoption and Foster Assistance | $52,690 |
| Chick-fil-A Atlanta, GA | Adoption and Foster Assistance | $48,890 |
| The Global Orphan Project Kansas City, MO | Adoption and Foster Assistance | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,723,019 | $5,076,096 | $4,205,701 | $242,368 | 4 | $25,660 |
| 2024 | $1,987,961 | $4,838,589 | $4,740,351 | $131,378 | 2 | $23,911 |
| 2023 | $2,056,480 | $4,002,315 | $4,000,752 | $74,560 | 2 | $23,271 |
| 2022 | $2,065,741 | $2,536,239 | $2,665,994 | $138,337 | 6 | $1,464 |
| 2021 | $1,753,525 | $2,361,672 | $1,968,555 | $100,547 | 7 | $250 |
| 2020 | $1,375,714 | $1,670,610 | $1,655,329 | $237,421 | 16 | $5,656 |
| 2019 | $1,337,018 | $2,105,021 | $1,288,500 | $128,007 | 10 | $1,887 |
About Promise686 Inc
Based on IRS filings
Promise686 Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Peachtree Corners, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $242K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Promise686 Inc is led by Andrew Cook, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Cook
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$170K (2019) → $248K (2025)
Keith Style
Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ty Bryant
Employee
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$109K (2019) → $184K (2025)
Jeremy Doublestein
Employee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $125K (2025)
Adam Parker
Employee
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024) → $148K (2025)
Brett Lane
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Moody
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody McNatt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonce Crump
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cathy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Callie Murray
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Tim Rider (2019–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Lawrence Overbey (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Neff (2023–2024) — Employee
- Former: John Flores (2021–2023) — Employee
- Former: Joyce Dalrymple (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leo Wells (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $248K, to Andrew Cook (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Promise686 Inc
How much does Promise686 Inc give each year?
Promise686 Inc gave $242K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $131K across 2 grants.
What is Promise686 Inc's typical grant size?
Promise686 Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,790, and its average grant was $60,592, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Promise686 Inc give grants?
Promise686 Inc's top state is Georgia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (40%) and Missouri (19%).
Does Promise686 Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Promise686 Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Adoption and Foster Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is Promise686 Inc?
Promise686 Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Promise686 Inc?
Promise686 Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Peachtree Corners, GA. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Promise686 Inc's EIN?
Promise686 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0427930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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