The Fife Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Woodstock, GA EIN: 26-1202588

The Fife Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodstock, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $40K.

Key facts about The Fife Charitable Foundation

In short: The Fife Charitable Foundation gave $40K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
26-1202588
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$40,000
Grants made (2024)
9
Average grant
$4,444
Median grant
$4,000
Total assets
$4,284
Primary geography
Georgia (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4K

-40.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

-27.3% YoY

Grant Count

9

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-27.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fife Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Fife Charitable Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

CantonEllijayFort PierceMemphisWest Palm BeachWoodstockMelournBufordNorth WalesLoganville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K6 grants2020 6 grants2021 7 grants2022 9 grants2023 9 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $55K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $40K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Gilmer Christian Learning Center: $8KGilmer Christian LearningCenter$8KDrbill Haag Ministry: $6KDrbill Haag Ministry$6KSt Judes Hospital: $6KSt Judes Hospital$6KFeed the Hungry Pantry of PCB: $5KFeed the Hungry Pantry of PCB$5KForever Fed Food Pantry: $4KForever Fed Food Pantry$4KThe Goshen Valley: $4KThe Goshen Valley$4KMaranatha Baptist Chruch Phillipine Missions George Guzman: $3KMaranatha Baptist ChruchPhillipine Missions George…$3KReleash Atlanta: $3KReleash Atlanta$3KNever Alone Food Pantry: $2KNever Alone Food Pantry$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Gilmer Christian Learning Center ($8K). Together the top 9 received $40K.

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

37<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gilmer Christian Learning Center Ellijay, GAMinistry to Students in Gilmer County$8,000
Drbill Haag Ministry Melourn, FLMissionary for the Poor$6,000
St Judes Hospital Memphis, TNTo provide funding for cures and prevention of pediatric diseases for children in need$6,000
Feed the Hungry Pantry of PCB West Palm Beach, FLTo prevent hunger and homelessness for local people facing life-changing events such as job loss, reduction in work hours or medical problem. Provide emergency housing and assistance to individuals and families of all faiths addressing needs of low income families.$4,500
Forever Fed Food Pantry Woodstock, GAMinistry to feed poor - food pantry for those who do not have food$4,000
The Goshen Valley Canton, GAFoster Youths in Georgia$4,000
Maranatha Baptist Chruch Phillipine Missions George Guzman Fort Pierce, FLMinistry for the Poor$3,000
Releash Atlanta Buford, GASaving dogs from high kill shelters - caring for dogs and rehoming them from shelters$2,500
Never Alone Food Pantry Woodstock, GAMinister to Poor, Provide Funding for Food Bank$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,284$7,184$30,309
Revenue$37,500$32,000$45,000
Expenses$40,400$55,125$47,535
Qualifying Distributions$40,000$55,000$45,000
Distributable Amount$15$15$67

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Fife Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Charles M. Fife III

    Board of Directors

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna G. McHaffie

    Board of Directors

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debra S. Fife

    Board of Directors

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Debi Fife Gilbert (2020–2021) — Board of Directors

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.

Frequently asked questions about The Fife Charitable Foundation

How much does The Fife Charitable Foundation give each year?

The Fife Charitable Foundation gave $40K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 9 grants.

What is The Fife Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?

The Fife Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,444, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Fife Charitable Foundation give grants?

The Fife Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (34%) and Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodstock, GA (2 grants).

Does The Fife Charitable Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Fife Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Fife Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?

The Fife Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gilmer Christian Learning Center ($8,000), Drbill Haag Ministry ($6,000) and St Judes Hospital ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Fife Charitable Foundation?

The Fife Charitable Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Fife Charitable Foundation's EIN?

The Fife Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1202588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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