The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Cumming, Georgia. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations and institutions, including a children’s hospital, universities and scholarship programs, a housing organization, and other community and educational organizations.
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation gave $9.8M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $328K), mostly in Georgia. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,830,450
- +84.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $327,682
- +84.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $99,739,581
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (64% 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 The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4705 Leland Drive, Cumming, GA 30041
Phone: (678) 807-7751
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta ($3.7M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($1,364,333), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 162 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 64% of grant dollars and Virginia recipients received 31%. Illinois received 4%, Texas 1%, and Alabama 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $179K; repeat grants $378K. How we count
Medians: $200K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.7M (2021) to $9.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $9.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Fund & Hospital Construction | $3,711,000 |
| Stand Together Trust Arlington, VA | General Fund | $3,000,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,364,333 |
| The Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | General Fund | $400,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - North Central Georgia Roswell, GA | Building Homes, Communities, and Hope Campaign | $333,333 |
| University of North Georgia Foundation Dahlonega, GA | General Fund & Student Scholarships | $232,500 |
| Reach Georgia Foundation Inc Tucker, GA | Student Scholarships | $209,284 |
| Georgia Center for Opportunity Peachtree Corners, GA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Northeast Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America Jefferson, GA | General Fund | $60,000 |
| Rotary Club of Forsyth County Charities Cumming, GA | Student Scholarships | $50,000 |
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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 | $99,739,581 | $6,831,492 | $10,420,469 | $9,830,450 | 30 | $9,830,450 | $6,331,272 | $6,326,267 |
| 2024 | $103,328,558 | $7,025,711 | $5,835,774 | $5,335,333 | 30 | $5,335,333 | $6,523,120 | $5,971,759 |
| 2023 | $102,139,207 | $4,370,623 | $6,474,179 | $5,968,366 | 34 | $5,968,366 | $3,862,860 | $5,320,127 |
| 2022 | $104,242,763 | $1,818,161 | $6,655,271 | $6,188,666 | 29 | $6,188,666 | $2,044,772 | $5,595,310 |
| 2021 | $109,100,606 | $8,656,666 | $5,155,498 | $4,689,167 | 39 | $4,689,167 | $8,187,835 | $6,126,650 |
| 2020 | $105,859,885 | $21,430,947 | $5,226,683 | $4,817,030 | 33 | — | $21,019,543 | $4,704,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for areas including healthcare and hospital construction, scholarships and student support, housing, and general charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta describes its mission as “to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow,” while REACH Georgia Foundation says it raises and invests funds to support the REACH Georgia program. Elachee Nature Science Center says it promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $9,830,450. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $3,711,000, with a median grant of $24,500. The largest grants included $3,711,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for its general fund and hospital construction; $3,000,000 to Stand Together Trust for its general fund; and $1,333,333 to Kennesaw State University Foundation for scholarships and its general fund. Other notable grants included $400,000 to The Rotary Foundation, $333,333 to Habitat for Humanity - North Central Georgia for its Building Homes, Communities, and Hope campaign, and $232,500 to University of North Georgia Foundation for its general fund and student scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas N Bagwell as President/CEO and Chantal Bagwell as CFO/Treasurer.
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation is led by Thomas N. Bagwell, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas N. Bagwell
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chantal Bagwell
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation
How much does The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation give each year?
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation gave $9.8M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.3M across 30 grants.
What is The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $24,500, and its average grant was $327,682, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation that year got $179K on average.
Where does The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation give grants?
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cumming, GA (4 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarships" (11 grants).
Who are The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta ($3,711,000), Stand Together Trust ($3,000,000) and The Rotary Foundation ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($1,364,333), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation?
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation reported $99.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for areas including healthcare and hospital construction, scholarships and student support, housing, and general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation's EIN?
The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2176142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation 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 May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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