The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Guyton, Georgia. Its stated charitable activity is donating to victims and families involved in motorcycle accidents.
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc gave $8K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $700), mostly in Georgia. 100% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,700
- -35.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -38.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $700
- +5.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $46,402
- +55.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (11 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Rick Vogely as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Rick Vogely
Mailing address: 105 Linton Lane, Guyton, GA 31312
Phone: (912) 944-8031
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was James Robertroy ($700). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 11 of 11 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $700. How we count
- 0% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $13K (2021). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Robertroy Richmond Hill, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Richard Honeycutt Folkston, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Steven Fagan Jr Guyton, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Elaine Martin Ellabell, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Thomas Corbitt Guyton, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Dusty Courtland Richmond Hill, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Big Country Richmond Hill, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Travis Combs Rincon, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Jonathan Taylor Eden, GA | Accident Victim | $700 |
| Ryan Harper Guyton, GA | Accident Victm | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,402 | $27,539 | $9,895 | $7,700 | 11 | $7,700 | $85 |
| 2022 | $29,780 | $19,888 | $13,987 | $12,000 | 18 | $12,000 | $11 |
| 2021 | $23,879 | $11,580 | $16,206 | $13,200 | 22 | $13,200 | $4 |
| 2020 | $29,398 | $31,417 | $13,428 | $8,400 | 22 | — | $2 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s 2023 filing describes direct charitable activity as donations to victims and families who have been involved in motorcycle accidents. The listed 2023 grants were to individuals, each with the purpose “ACCIDENT VICTIM.”
Grantmaking
In 2023, the funder reported 11 grants totaling $7,700. Each grant was $700, making $700 the smallest, largest, and median grant. Listed recipients included James Robertroy ($700), Richard Honeycut ($700), Steven Fagan Jr ($700), Elaine Martin ($700), and Thomas Corbitt ($700).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Richard H Vogeley as CEO and CFO, Cynthia Vannorman as secretary, and Tammy Doe Mast as treasurer.
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc is led by Richard H. Vogeley, CEO & CFO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Richard H. Vogeley
CEO & CFO
COO → CEO & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Vannorman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Doe Mast
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathy S. Green-Vogeley (2020–2021) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc
How much does The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc give each year?
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc gave $8K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $12K across 18 grants.
What is The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc's median grant in 2023 was $700, and its average grant was $700, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc that year got $700 on average.
Where does The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc give grants?
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond Hill, GA (3 grants), Guyton, GA (3 grants) and Rincon, GA (2 grants).
Does The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Accident Victim" (10 grants).
Who are The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc's largest 2023 grantees include James Robertroy ($700), Richard Honeycutt ($700) and Steven Fagan Jr ($700), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc?
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc reported $46K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What does The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc fund?
The funder’s 2023 filing describes direct charitable activity as donations to victims and families who have been involved in motorcycle accidents. The listed 2023 grants were to individuals, each with the purpose “ACCIDENT VICTIM.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc's EIN?
The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2493974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Georgia Down Biker Fund Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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