The Fuller Center for Housing Inc
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc is a public charity based in Americus, Georgia. It supports efforts to build and renovate homes with families in need through locally controlled organizations and community partnerships.
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc at a glance
In short: The Fuller Center for Housing Inc gave $726K across 20 grants in 2023 (avg $36K), top state Puerto Rico. 60% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $726,435
- +42.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $36,322
- +28.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $14,263
- Total assets
- $2,208,934
- +4.5% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (12 of 20, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (28% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fuller Center for Housing Inc
- How to Apply
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The website directs covenant partners to submit a completed application using the online form. No statement about unsolicited requests is provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Americus, GA 31719
Phone: (229) 924-2900
Website: https://fullercenter.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fuller Center for Housing Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Puerto Rico FCH ($200K). Together the top 10 received $624K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 44 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving people in need worldwide through local partners. Its 2023 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Puerto Rico. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Puerto Rico (28%), Utah (23%), Georgia (10%), Kentucky (9%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fuller Center for Housing Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 12 of 20 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 40% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $429K (2021) to $726K (2023). In 2023 it made 20 grants totaling $726K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico FCH Maunabo, PR | — | $199,968 |
| Utah County FCH American Fork, UT | — | $134,575 |
| Mayfieldgraves FCH Mayfield, KY | — | $67,450 |
| FC Disaster Rebuilders Danvers, MA | — | $60,869 |
| Clarksdale Area FCH Clarksdale, MS | — | $40,777 |
| FCH of Salt Lake Salt Lake, UT | — | $31,333 |
| FCH of Greater NYC New Rochelle, NY | — | $25,521 |
| FCH Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | — | $24,680 |
| FCH of the Nature Coast Weeki Wachee SP, FL | — | $22,371 |
| Sebago Lakes FCH Windham, ME | — | $16,020 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,208,934 | $5,911,606 | $5,656,359 | $726,435 | 20 | $2,478 |
| 2022 | $2,113,289 | $5,210,062 | $4,428,170 | $508,614 | 18 | — |
| 2021 | $1,294,200 | $3,330,525 | $2,856,184 | $428,986 | 6 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s website says its mission is to promote collaborative and innovative partnerships to provide adequate shelter for people in need worldwide. Its work includes building and rehabilitating homes with local partners, volunteers, and families.
In its 2022 filing statement, the organization says it establishes local, independent nonprofit corporations and NGOs in the United States and other countries to carry out house building and renovation, with its support and guidance. It states that grant funds are for specific purposes connected to the shared mission of building houses with families in need; grantees must demonstrate that projects were completed, using photographs, videos, and site visits.
Grantmaking
The organization reported making 20 grants totaling $726,435 in filing year 2023. Grant amounts ranged from $5,880 to $199,968, with a median of $14,263.
Its largest reported 2023 grants included $199,968 to Puerto Rico FCH in Maunabo, Puerto Rico; $134,575 to Utah County FCH in American Fork, Utah; $67,450 to MayfieldGraves FCH in Mayfield, Kentucky; and $60,869 to FC Disaster Rebuilders in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The organization’s website describes a 2026 construction-grant program for covenant partners: one matching grant of up to $10,000 for a new house build, up to $5,000 for a ReNew build, or up to $2,000 for a Greater Blessing project. Eligible costs include site acquisition, building fees, and hard construction costs; administration and fundraising are excluded. Projects must be completed in 2026 unless an extension is granted. Awarded funds are withheld until the covenant partner is current on required tax filings, state registrations, and annual reports. A partner with a prior FCH grant-supported project must complete that project before receiving 2026 grant funds. Applications are submitted using the online form described on the program page.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David Snell as President; Jeff Cardwell as Chairman; and Wilmer Martin, Jeff Papa, Judy Blalack, Keith Uffman, and Rev. Chet Johnson as Directors.
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc is led by David Snell, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Snell
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$84K (2021) → $88K (2023)
Jeff Cardwell
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chet Johnson
Director
Board → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Judy Blalack
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Keith Uffman
Director
Board → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wilmer Martin
Director
Board → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeff Papa
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Fuller Degelman (2021–2022) — On Leave
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $88K, to David Snell (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Fuller Center for Housing Inc
How much does The Fuller Center for Housing Inc give each year?
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc gave $726K across 20 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $509K across 18 grants.
What is The Fuller Center for Housing Inc's typical grant size?
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc's median grant in 2023 was $14,263, and its average grant was $36,322, across 20 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fuller Center for Housing Inc that year got $39K on average.
Where does The Fuller Center for Housing Inc give grants?
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc's top state is Puerto Rico, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Utah (23%) and Georgia (10%).
Who are The Fuller Center for Housing Inc's largest grantees?
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Puerto Rico FCH ($199,968), Utah County FCH ($134,575) and Mayfieldgraves FCH ($67,450), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Fuller Center for Housing Inc?
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does The Fuller Center for Housing Inc fund?
The organization’s website says its mission is to promote collaborative and innovative partnerships to provide adequate shelter for people in need worldwide. Its work includes building and rehabilitating homes with local partners, volunteers, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fuller Center for Housing Inc?
The website directs covenant partners to submit a completed application using the online form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fuller Center for Housing Inc's EIN?
The Fuller Center for Housing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2455871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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