The Dixie Group Foundation Inc
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
37
-5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-2.6% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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