The Dixie Group Foundation Inc

DALTON, GA EIN: 62-0645090

The Dixie Group Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1944 and located in Dalton, Georgia. It is a company-sponsored foundation affiliated with The Dixie Group, a flooring manufacturer. The foundation operates with no paid staff, relying on part-time volunteer leadership.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

+9.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$61K

-7.6% YoY

Grant Count

-5.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-2.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dixie Group Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations involved with education and human services. It awards grants to employees and former employees of The Dixie Group, and provides scholarships to children of company employees. The foundation also funds general charitable causes and community initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Grant Range

approximately $1,500-$3,000 based on recent awards

Average Grant

approximately $1,500-$3,000 based on recent awards

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular focus on company operations areas including:

Roanoke, Alabama
Adairsville, Georgia
Chickamauga, Georgia
Dalton, Georgia
Charlotte, North Carolina

Additional funding extends to organizations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, and other states.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $96K (26%)

Alabama $75K (20%)

Tennessee $55K (15%)

California $37K (10%)

Iowa $30K (8%)

North Carolina $19K (5%)

Pennsylvania $18K (5%)

Colorado $10K (3%)

+6 more states

States

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Georgia Iowa Massachusetts Mississippi North Carolina New Hampshire Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas

Cities

AnnistonAthensAtlantaAtmoreAuburnBerkeleyBooneBrunswickCalhounCharlotteChattanoogaCullowheeDaltonEugeneFayettevilleFresnoFullertonGrand JunctionManchesterMars Hill

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $1,386,693
Total Revenues: $132,197
Total Expenses: $71,639
Grants and Contributions: $38,000
Investment Income and Dividends: $31,434

Historical Context:

Assets have grown 2.6% year-over-year
The foundation maintains an expense ratio of 121.3% of total revenue spent on programs

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,386,693	$1,264,657	$1,131,604
Revenue	$132,197	$62,086	$79,639
Expenses	$71,639	$75,341	$77,681
Qualifying Distributions	$61,100	$66,375	$68,600
Net Investment Income	$84,865	$18,372	$30,989
Distributable Amount	$64,101	$58,709	$61,315

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way of Northwest Georgia - Dalton ($6,500), Miller Center Foundation ($5,000), United Way of East Central Alabama - Roanoke ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AIM CENTER CHATTANOOGA, TN	GENERAL	$250
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES MONTGOMERY, AL	GENERAL	$100
AUBURN UNIVERSITY JILLIAN S JOHNSON AUBURN, AL	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,500
AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY FOB RAYLEE MALLOW NACOGDOCHES, TX	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,500
BAYLOR SCHOOL CHATTANOOGA, TN	GENERAL	$250
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - NORTH GEORGIA COUNCIL - DALTON DALTON, GA	GENERAL	$1,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DALTON, GA	STEAK N BURGER DINNER	$1,500
CALIFORNIA ST UNIVERSITY FRESNO FBO LIZBETH PENA RAMOS FRESNO, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$2,500
CHAMBLISS CENTER FOR CHILDREN CHATTANOOGA, TN	GENERAL	$500
CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY KITCHEN CHATTANOOGA, TN	GENERAL	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Daniel K. Frierson – President/Trustee
W. Derek Davis – Vice President/Trustee
William Edwards – Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

All key personnel serve part-time without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DANIEL K FRIERSON	PRES/TRUSTEE	0.5	—
W DEREK DAVIS	VP/TRUSTEE	0.5	—
WILLIAM EDWARDS	TREASURER/ASST SECRETARY	0.5	—
DAN PHELAN	SECRETARY/VP/TRUSTEE (11.10.2025)	0.5	—
ROGER ENSLEY	TREASURER/ASST SECRETARY (11.10.2025)	0.5	—

Contact Information

Address: P.O. Box 2007, Dalton, GA 30722-2007
Phone: 706-876-5838
EIN: 62-0645090

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Dixie Group Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Dixie Group Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 44 grants in 2024 • Average grant size: approximately $1,500-$3,000 based on recent awards • Total annual grants awarded: $66,000 (2024) **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • United Way of Gordon County: $3,000 • United Way of Southwest Alabama: $2,500 • Chattanooga Church Ministries: $2,000 **Application Information:** The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Where does The Dixie Group Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular focus on company operations areas including: • Roanoke, Alabama • Adairsville, Georgia • Chickamauga, Georgia • Dalton, Georgia • Charlotte, North Carolina Additional funding extends to organizations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, and other states.

What size grants does The Dixie Group Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Dixie Group Foundation Inc awarded 37 grants totaling $61K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Dixie Group Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dixie Group Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $64K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Dixie Group Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Dixie Group Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0645090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.