The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc is a public charity based in Dalton, Georgia. Formed in 1998, it manages charitable funds and works with donors to support communities through grants, endowments, foundations, and donor-advised funds.
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc at a glance
In short: The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc gave $5.6M across 143 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Georgia. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,574,175
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 143
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,980
- -98.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,200
- Total assets
- $96,602,077
- +8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (36 of 140, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 Community Grants fall-cycle deadline is October 31, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 Community Grants fall-cycle deadline is October 31, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 942, Dalton, GA 30722-0942
Phone: (706) 275-9117
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc
Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc
Amount
$1,000 - $4,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Fund Grants (Donor Advised Fund)
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
February 28, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Who The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Dalton Chamber Foundation ($623K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($50,850), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,094 grants of 1,186 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Bartow, Whitfield, and Gordon Counties as its affiliate communities for competitive Community Grants. The 2024 filing’s grant dollars went primarily to Georgia recipients (92%), with 3% to Tennessee and 1% each to Kentucky, Florida, and South Carolina. The foundation also states that donor-advised fund grants can support qualified organizations worldwide.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 143 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 140 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $3.6M (2022) to $261.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 143 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Dalton Chamber Foundation Dalton, GA | Civic & Human Services | $623,277 |
| Christian Heritage School Dalton, GA | Learning & Education | $460,000 |
| Conasauga Drug Court Dalton, GA | Civic & Human Services | $407,128 |
| Whitefield Academy Smyrna, GA | Faith & Religion | $250,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Georgia Inc Dalton, GA | Civic & Human Services | $180,790 |
| Friendship House Inc Dalton, GA | Learning & Education | $165,176 |
| Rockbridge Community Church Dalton, GA | Faith & Religion | $150,000 |
| Christchurch Presbyterian Inc Dalton, GA | Faith & Religion | $140,441 |
| The River Community Church Dalton, GA | Faith & Religion | $140,000 |
| First Foundation Inc Dalton, GA | Faith & Religion | $119,461 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,602,077 | $13,476,636 | $7,937,735 | $5,574,175 | 143 | $6,495,475 |
| 2023 | $88,743,101 | $10,200,307 | $263,649,908 | $261,470,317 | 136 | $3,333,275 |
| 2022 | $335,271,298 | $273,527,936 | $6,329,801 | $3,567,406 | 106 | $3,238,440 |
| 2021 | $78,026,679 | $15,780,742 | $7,238,794 | $3,900,472 | 96 | $4,694,343 |
| 2020 | $61,991,770 | $8,443,191 | $5,586,492 | $4,132,790 | 705 | $1,674,677 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to serve the needs of the Northwest Georgia region and benefit and promote the well-being of communities served by the foundation. Its website describes its mission as promoting and facilitating philanthropy in Northwest Georgia.
Community Grant focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, social services, historic preservation, environmental work, and other community improvement areas. The foundation’s 2024 grants also went to organizations whose own missions span areas such as education, health care, arts, economic development, and human services. For example, the Greater Dalton Chamber Foundation describes its work as serving the Greater Dalton Whitfield community on matters including economic development, education and training, employment opportunities, and housing. Christian Heritage School describes its mission as educating children to serve Christ through academics, athletics, arts, and faith. Whitfield Healthcare Foundation says it supports Hamilton Health Care System’s work to meet health care needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 143 grants totaling $5,574,175. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $623,277, with a median of $13,200. The largest reported grants included $623,277 to the Greater Dalton Chamber Foundation, $460,000 to Christian Heritage School, $407,128 to Conasauga Drug Court, $250,000 to Whitefield Academy, and $180,790 to United Way of Northwest Georgia Inc.
The foundation’s competitive Community Grants typically range from $1,000 to $4,000. Its affiliates in Whitfield and Gordon Counties hold spring and fall cycles; the Cartersville-Bartow affiliate holds a spring cycle. The listed 2026 fall cycle for Gordon and Whitfield Counties opens September 1 and has an October 31 deadline. Community Grant applicants must be qualified local organizations serving the relevant affiliate community.
The foundation also administers North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation’s Operation Round Up grants. Qualified organizations in the member service counties may apply for up to $10,000 during a 12-month period. The 2026 session that opened June 1 had a July 31 deadline, which has passed.
Donor-advised fund grants are recommendations made by fund advisors to qualified organizations. Advisors submit recommendations to the foundation’s Grants Committee on a grant recommendation form; the committee reviews whether distributions are within the foundation’s purposes. The foundation says such grants may go to qualified organizations anywhere in the world.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Aft as president and Tom Minor IV as chair of the board of directors. Directors listed are Mike Babb, Marissa Brower, Kristy S Brown, Chris Brown, Ethan Calhoun, Becky Carr, George Crowley, and Bill Davies.
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc is led by David Aft, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 31 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Aft
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Tom Minor IV
Chair & Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antoine Simmons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Carr
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Davies
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Hair
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Crowley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Mitcham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy S. Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester Tate
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Venable
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Babb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Dudley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Farrow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Calhoun
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katora Printup
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Sanford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randell Trammell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Jarrett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Brower
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gregg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Parker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Dobbins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fuchko III
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Bill Weaver (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tate O'Gwin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Patton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Bundros (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tricia Spivey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Janet F. Byington (2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Bethel (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to David Aft (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc
How much does The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc give each year?
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc gave $5.6M across 143 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $261.5M across 136 grants.
What is The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc's typical grant size?
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,200, and its average grant was $38,980, across 143 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc give grants?
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dalton, GA (48 grants), Calhoun, GA (18 grants), Chatsworth, GA (7 grants) and Cartersville, GA (7 grants).
Does The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 143 grants with a stated purpose on The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic & Human Services" (61 grants), "Faith & Religion" (41 grants) and "Learning & Education" (31 grants).
Who are The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc's largest grantees?
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Dalton Chamber Foundation ($623,277), Christian Heritage School ($460,000) and Conasauga Drug Court ($407,128), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($50,850), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc?
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc reported $96.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.5M.
What does The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to serve the needs of the Northwest Georgia region and benefit and promote the well-being of communities served by the foundation. Its website describes its mission as promoting and facilitating philanthropy in Northwest Georgia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc?
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc's EIN?
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2360356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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