The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family is a private foundation based in Milton, Georgia. In 2024, it gave 14 grants totaling $148,437 to organizations including a New Orleans nonprofit, Georgia schools and organizations, and Alabama recipients.
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family at a glance
In short: The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family gave $148K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Louisiana. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,437
- +61.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,603
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,904
- Total assets
- $1,622,471
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (38% 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 The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family
- Contact
Application contact: Benjamin Grubbs
Mailing address: 810 Cooper Sandy Cove, Milton, GA 30004
Phone: (334) 580-7527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Son of Saint ($52K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 71 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (38%), Georgia (37%), Alabama (21%), Virginia (2%), and Texas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $92K (2023) to $168K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Son of Saint New Orleans, LA | General | $51,545 |
| Eagles Nest Roswell, GA | General | $44,000 |
| Macedonia Baptist Church Ranbourne, AL | General | $13,380 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | General | $12,360 |
| Elmore County High School Eclectic, AL | General | $6,000 |
| Church of the King Metairie, LA | General | $5,000 |
| Alpharetta High School Alpharetta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Asis Foundation Alexandria, VA | General | $2,808 |
| Woodward Academy Johns Creek, GA | General | $2,600 |
| Spelman College Atlanta, GA | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,622,471 | $156,033 | $162,358 | $148,437 | 14 | $148,437 | $142,880 | $78,495 |
| 2023 | $1,626,355 | $66,187 | $103,459 | $92,215 | 11 | $92,215 | $55,730 | $76,483 |
| 2022 | $1,663,647 | $65,645 | $179,587 | $168,096 | 11 | $168,096 | $54,904 | $84,138 |
| 2021 | $1,777,531 | $123,279 | $119,310 | $103,986 | 18 | $103,986 | $109,490 | $114,745 |
| 2020 | $1,770,943 | $32,965 | $142,426 | $130,015 | 17 | — | $21,650 | $105,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The ASIS Foundation describes its mission as supporting evidence-based research and scholarships for the global security profession. Woodward Academy says it provides college preparatory education for students from pre-K through grade 12. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and improve access to nutritious meals. Milton Touchdown Club says it promotes students’ emotional and physical skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $148,437. Grants ranged from $104 to $51,545, with a median grant of $3,904. The largest awards included $51,545 to Son of Saint, $44,000 to Eagles Nest, $13,380 to Macedonia Baptist Church, and $12,360 to Equal Justice Initiative. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Elmore County High School, $5,000 each to Church of the King and Alpharetta High School, $2,808 to ASIS Foundation, $2,600 to Woodward Academy, $2,500 to Spelman College, and $1,820 to the American Heart Association.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Benjamin Grubbs as the contact; application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Grubbs as President/Treasurer and Shania Grubbs as Secretary.
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family is led by Benjamin Grubbs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Grubbs
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shania Grubbs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family
How much does The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family give each year?
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family gave $148K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 11 grants.
What is The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's typical grant size?
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,904, and its average grant was $10,603, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family give grants?
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's top state is Louisiana, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (37%) and Alabama (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alpharetta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's largest grantees?
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's largest 2024 grantees include Son of Saint ($51,545), Eagles Nest ($44,000) and Macedonia Baptist Church ($13,380), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family?
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The ASIS Foundation describes its mission as supporting evidence-based research and scholarships for the global security profession. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family?
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's EIN?
The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0888330. 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.
Data update history
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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). The Ben and Shania Grubbs Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ben-and-shania-grubbs-family-morg_4fcbd37e43df450889befc5aca257bfb
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