The Challenge of the Second Mile
The Challenge of the Second Mile is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Challenge of the Second Mile at a glance
In short: The Challenge of the Second Mile gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $750), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $750
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $37,991
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Challenge of the Second Mile funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Naomi's Village ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Challenge of the Second Mile gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $2K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naomi's Village McKinney, TX | General Use of Donee | $1,000 |
| The Food Mill Food Farmacy Columbus, GA | General Use of Donee | $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 | $37,991 | $3,425 | $3,464 | $1,500 | 2 | $2,462 | $2,463 | $2,746 |
| 2024 | $38,030 | $2,645 | — | — | — | — | $2,645 | $2,596 |
| 2023 | $35,400 | $1,510 | $2,400 | $500 | 1 | $1,450 | $560 | $2,227 |
| 2022 | $36,291 | $1,170 | $4,779 | $1,500 | 5 | $3,125 | — | $2,299 |
| 2021 | $40,426 | $2,244 | $2,529 | $2,250 | 9 | $2,407 | $2,122 | $2,259 |
| 2020 | $40,211 | $3,223 | $3,820 | $2,200 | 10 | — | $2,444 | $2,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Challenge of the Second Mile reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Challenge of the Second Mile is led by H. George Jarrell Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. George Jarrell Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim M. Jarrell
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Challenge of the Second Mile
How much does The Challenge of the Second Mile give each year?
The Challenge of the Second Mile gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Challenge of the Second Mile?
The Challenge of the Second Mile reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (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 is The Challenge of the Second Mile?
The Challenge of the Second Mile is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, GA. It holds $38K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Challenge of the Second Mile operate?
The Challenge of the Second Mile has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, South Carolina, Texas.
What is The Challenge of the Second Mile's EIN?
The Challenge of the Second Mile's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4285500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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