Rossville Memorial Center
Rossville Memorial Center is a private foundation based in Rising Fawn, Georgia. In its 2026 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $45,500 to organizations in Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Rossville Memorial Center at a glance
In short: Rossville Memorial Center gave $46K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,500
- -1.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -1.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $597,745
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rossville Memorial Center
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4592 Scenic Hwy, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Phone: (706) 858-1341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rossville Memorial Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Metropolitan Ministries ($7K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants went to recipients in Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama. By grant dollars, 64% went to Tennessee, 26% to Georgia, 5% to Mississippi, and 4% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rossville Memorial Center gives
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% 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 (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 $21K (2021) to $63K (2020). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries Rossville, GA | Government/City Program | $7,000 |
| Fairyland Elementary School Lookout MTN, TN | Education | $6,000 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen Chattanooga, TN | Tennessee Homeless | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Food Bank Chattanooga, TN | Tennessee Homeless Program | $5,000 |
| McKamey Animal Hospital Chattanooga, TN | Animal Rescue/Adoption | $4,000 |
| Southside Youth Development Chattanooga, TN | Youth Program | $3,500 |
| Crabtree Farms Chattanooga, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Dade Animal Rescue Team Trenton, GA | Animal Rescue/Adoption | $3,000 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Education | $2,500 |
| Welcome Home Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | Youth Program | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $597,745 | $62,275 | $50,444 | $45,500 | 13 | $45,500 | $57,331 | $50,840 |
| 2025 | $585,914 | $42,503 | $49,205 | $46,200 | 13 | $46,200 | $39,498 | $47,768 |
| 2024 | $592,616 | $25,063 | $49,800 | $45,000 | 12 | $45,000 | $20,263 | $69,638 |
| 2023 | $617,353 | $46,451 | $43,390 | $40,000 | 10 | $40,000 | $43,061 | $39,685 |
| 2022 | $614,292 | $49,034 | $50,237 | $47,400 | 10 | $47,400 | $46,197 | $44,906 |
| 2021 | $615,495 | $38,105 | $27,822 | $20,500 | 2 | — | $30,783 | $41,640 |
| 2020 | $605,212 | $40,653 | $75,265 | $62,500 | 13 | — | $27,888 | $38,748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rossville Memorial Center reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for education, homeless programs, youth programs, animal rescue and adoption, and a government or city program.
Among its education grantees, Mississippi State University describes its mission as encouraging and promoting new technologies and research through work with business, industry, and the university. University Charter School describes its mission as operating a public charter school in Livingston, Alabama.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $45,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $7,000 to Metropolitan Ministries for a government/city program; $6,000 to Fairyland Elementary School for education; $5,000 each to Chattanooga Community Kitchen and Chattanooga Food Bank for Tennessee homeless programs; and $4,000 to McKamey Animal Hospital for animal rescue and adoption. Other listed grants included $3,500 to Southside Youth Development for a youth program and $3,000 each to Crabtree Farms for education and Dade Animal Rescue Team for animal rescue and adoption.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Laura Finch as president; Hazel Bell as secretary; Frank Bell as treasurer; and Elisabeth Donnovin, Alex Zoanni, Hayes Finch, and Hayden Bell as officers.
Rossville Memorial Center is led by Laura Finch, President on the 2026 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Laura Finch
President
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Zoanni
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Donnovin
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Bell
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayden Bell
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayes Finch
Officer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hazel Bell
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John L. Hutcheson IV (2020–2025) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Rossville Memorial Center
How much does Rossville Memorial Center give each year?
Rossville Memorial Center gave $46K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $46K across 13 grants.
What is Rossville Memorial Center's typical grant size?
Rossville Memorial Center's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,500, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rossville Memorial Center give grants?
Rossville Memorial Center gives mostly in Tennessee: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (26%) and Mississippi (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (6 grants).
Does Rossville Memorial Center give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Rossville Memorial Center's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Rossville Memorial Center's largest grantees?
Rossville Memorial Center's largest 2026 grantees include Metropolitan Ministries ($7,000), Fairyland Elementary School ($6,000) and Chattanooga Community Kitchen ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rossville Memorial Center?
Rossville Memorial Center reported $598K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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 Rossville Memorial Center fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for education, homeless programs, youth programs, animal rescue and adoption, and a government or city program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rossville Memorial Center?
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it 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 Rossville Memorial Center's EIN?
Rossville Memorial Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6007310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Rossville Memorial Center 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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