The Fife Charitable Foundation
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.
The Fife Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fife Charitable Foundation gave $40K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,444
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $4,284
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fife Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $55K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer Christian Learning Center Ellijay, GA | Ministry to Students in Gilmer County | $8,000 |
| DRBILL Haag Ministry Melourn, FL | Missionary for the Poor | $6,000 |
| St Judes Hospital Memphis, TN | To provide funding for cures and prevention of pediatric diseases for children in need | $6,000 |
| Feed the Hungry Pantry of PCB West Palm Beach, FL | To 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, GA | Ministry to feed poor - food pantry for those who do not have food | $4,000 |
| The Goshen Valley Canton, GA | Foster Youths in Georgia | $4,000 |
| Maranatha Baptist Chruch Phillipine Missions George Guzman Fort Pierce, FL | Ministry for the Poor | $3,000 |
| Releash Atlanta Buford, GA | Saving dogs from high kill shelters - caring for dogs and rehoming them from shelters | $2,500 |
| Never Alone Food Pantry Woodstock, GA | Minister to Poor, Provide Funding for Food Bank | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,284 | $37,500 | $40,400 | $40,000 | 9 | $40,000 | $15 |
| 2023 | $7,184 | $32,000 | $55,125 | $55,000 | 9 | $55,000 | $15 |
| 2022 | $30,309 | $45,000 | $47,535 | $45,000 | 7 | $45,000 | $67 |
| 2021 | $32,844 | $50,000 | $44,180 | $44,000 | 6 | $44,000 | $55 |
| 2020 | $27,024 | $40,000 | $39,180 | $39,000 | 6 | — | $54 |
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.
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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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