The Greene-Sawtell Foundation
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $526,045 in 10 grants, all to recipients in Georgia.
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greene-Sawtell Foundation gave $526K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Georgia. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $526,045
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,605
- -46.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,250
- Total assets
- $10,416,613
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Greene-Sawtell Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing provides application information through Truist Bank’s trusteed-foundations funds process.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 31, August 31, and November 30. These dates are past cycles as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 31, August 31, and November 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Truist Bank Co Sofia M Bork
Mailing address: 303 Peachtree Street 29Th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (706) 525-9224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greene-Sawtell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Lovett School ($200K). Together the top 10 received $526K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 41 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia. The listed recipients are in Atlanta and other Georgia communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Greene-Sawtell Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $460K (2023) to $606K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Greater Atlanta Chamber Fdn Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center Roswell, GA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Reinhardt University Waleska, GA | Scholarships | $27,500 |
| Children's Museum of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center Sandy Springs, GA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Special Needs Cobb Marietta, GA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Hope Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $7,441 |
| Georgia Justice Project Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $1,104 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,416,613 | $668,700 | $604,757 | $526,045 | 10 | $553,489 | $637,238 | $597,906 |
| 2024 | $10,349,985 | $1,398,534 | $554,277 | $494,243 | 5 | $520,632 | $1,368,301 | $552,434 |
| 2023 | $9,505,317 | $46,032 | $512,200 | $459,683 | 11 | $484,622 | $260,866 | $519,182 |
| 2022 | $9,973,635 | $1,063,476 | $693,156 | $606,110 | 6 | $632,136 | $1,035,485 | $535,709 |
| 2021 | $9,605,432 | $1,140,940 | $541,395 | $482,000 | 9 | $510,377 | $1,103,676 | $584,992 |
| 2020 | $9,006,725 | $355,917 | $518,816 | $469,000 | 7 | — | $323,609 | $506,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greene-Sawtell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $598K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support and scholarships. The recipients’ own descriptions show support for a range of organizations: The Lovett School describes its work as developing students’ character and intellect; Chattahoochee Nature Center describes providing learning experiences focused on the Chattahoochee River and connecting people to the natural world; and Young Harris College and Reinhardt University describe providing higher education.
Other 2025 recipients include Special Needs Cobb, which describes promoting opportunities for people with developmental disabilities; HOPE Atlanta, which describes helping Georgians avoid homelessness and hunger; and Georgia Justice Project, which describes providing legal representation and supporting policy advocacy, education, and coalition building for people in the criminal justice system.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $526,045. Grant amounts ranged from $1,104 to $200,000, with a median of $26,250. The largest grants were $200,000 to The Lovett School and $125,000 to Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation, both for general operating support. Other notable grants were $50,000 to Chattahoochee Nature Center for general operating support, $40,000 to Young Harris College for scholarships, and $27,500 to Reinhardt University for scholarships. The remaining reported grants were $25,000 each to Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, and Special Needs Cobb; $7,441 to HOPE Atlanta; and $1,104 to Georgia Justice Project. Each was for general operating support.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Truist Bank, care of Sofia M. Bork, as the contact and directs applicants to Truist Bank’s trusteed-foundations funds page for application materials and information about award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee; Jenner Wood as chairman; John Geraghty and Dave Dierker as district commissioners; and Sofia Marie Bork as secretary.
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation is led by Jenner Wood, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenner Wood
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Dave Dierker
Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Geraghty
Dist. Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sofia Marie Bork
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kirby Thompson (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Greene-Sawtell Foundation
How much does The Greene-Sawtell Foundation give each year?
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation gave $526K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $494K across 5 grants.
What is The Greene-Sawtell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $26,250, and its average grant was $52,605, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Greene-Sawtell Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Greene-Sawtell Foundation give grants?
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does The Greene-Sawtell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Greene-Sawtell Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Greene-Sawtell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Lovett School ($200,000), Greater Atlanta Chamber Fdn Inc ($125,000) and Chattahoochee Nature Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Greene-Sawtell Foundation?
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $553K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $598K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Greene-Sawtell Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Greene-Sawtell Foundation?
The filing provides application information through Truist Bank’s trusteed-foundations funds process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Greene-Sawtell Foundation's EIN?
The Greene-Sawtell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6037828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Greene-Sawtell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-greene-sawtell-foundation-morg_7518d607de56492a9bbbe6af665f5e6f
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