The George Timmons Foundation
The George Timmons Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The George Timmons Foundation at a glance
In short: The George Timmons Foundation gave $4.3M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,334,210
- +34729.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,444,737
- +34729.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,160,855
- Total assets
- $2,169,884
- -58.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The George Timmons Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The George Timmons Foundation
Who The George Timmons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($2.2M). Together the top 3 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 143 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were reported as going to recipients in Indiana, California, and Colorado. The reported shares of grant dollars were 50% for Indiana, 50% for California, and 0% for Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The George Timmons Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1960% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $12K (2023) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | The Spear Family Fund | $2,168,355 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc San Francisco, CA | Bob & Pat Timmons Memorial FUND (SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $2,160,855 |
| Slammin Famine Loveland, CO | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,169,884 | $1,367,841 | $4,460,685 | $4,334,210 | 3 | $4,398,718 | $1,334,474 | $252,051 |
| 2023 | $5,262,728 | $905,537 | $56,918 | $12,444 | 3 | $25,803 | $876,122 | $233,176 |
| 2022 | $4,414,109 | $-650,082 | $246,694 | $212,939 | 44 | $216,921 | $74,966 | $237,391 |
| 2021 | $5,708,780 | $-73,415 | $265,938 | $210,400 | 45 | $214,287 | $17,790 | $273,738 |
| 2020 | $5,574,119 | $1,181,367 | $202,525 | $155,800 | 48 | — | $1,134,642 | $149,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George Timmons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with different charitable activities. Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc describes its work as conducting, supporting, encouraging, and assisting religious, charitable, educational, and other programs. Slammin Famine describes its event as helping Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit hunger-relief organization, carry out its mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 3 grants totaling $4,334,210. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,168,355, with a median grant of $2,160,855. The largest grants were $2,168,355 to Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc for the Spear Family Fund and $2,160,855 to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc for the Bob & Pat Timmons Memorial Fund. Slammin Famine received $5,000 for a charitable event.
In 2023, it made 3 grants totaling $12,444. In 2022, it made 44 grants totaling $212,939. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 3 grants totaling $4.3 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Bryna Majidi, Leia Matern, Jennifer Svacina, Darci Timmons, Gregory Timmons, Sarah Timmons, and Dana Whitby as directors. Their listed roles are:
- Bryna Majidi — Director, Vice President
- Leia Matern — Director, President
- Jennifer Svacina — Director, Vice President, Treasurer
- Darci Timmons — Director, Secretary
- Gregory Timmons — Director, Secretary
- Sarah Timmons — Director, Treasurer
- Dana Whitby — Director, President
The George Timmons Foundation is led by Dana Whitby, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Whitby
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leia Matern
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Timmons
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darci Timmons
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Svacina
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Director & Vice President → Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryna Majidi
Director & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Timmons
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cosmo Spears (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Gavin Majidi (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 George Timmons Foundation
How much does The George Timmons Foundation give each year?
The George Timmons Foundation gave $4.3M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is The George Timmons Foundation's typical grant size?
The George Timmons Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,160,855, and its average grant was $1,444,737, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George Timmons Foundation give grants?
The George Timmons Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (50%).
Does The George Timmons Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The George Timmons Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The George Timmons Foundation?
The George Timmons Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George Timmons Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with different charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George Timmons Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George Timmons Foundation's EIN?
The George Timmons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6075014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The George Timmons Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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