The J Donald Childress Foundation
The J Donald Childress Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $182,000 to charitable and educational organizations.
The J Donald Childress Foundation at a glance
In short: The J Donald Childress Foundation gave $182K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Georgia. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,000
- -86.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,545
- -84.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,823,546
- +113.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The J Donald Childress Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Galleria Parkway Nw Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30339-3149
Phone: (770) 859-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J Donald Childress Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peachtree Presbyterian Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 50 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (55%), Colorado (16%), Virginia (14%), California (14%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The J Donald Childress Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) 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 $13K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2024) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | Charitable Services | $50,000 |
| The Westminster Schools Atlanta, GA | Education | $25,000 |
| Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | Education | $25,000 |
| Links Players International Clovis, CA | Memorial Donation for Tony Childress Golf Tournament | $25,000 |
| Vail Mountain School Vail, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Atlanta, GA | Charitable Services | $10,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | Charitable Services | $10,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta Chamblee, GA | Charitable Services | $10,000 |
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | Education | $2,500 |
| Eastside House Settlement Bronx, NY | Charitable Services | $2,500 |
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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 | $10,823,546 | $179,017 | $286,838 | $182,000 | 11 | $185,018 | $154,009 | $243,968 |
| 2023 | $5,070,599 | $569,225 | $1,377,431 | $1,306,500 | 12 | $1,312,769 | $545,154 | $279,963 |
| 2022 | $5,495,595 | $373,580 | $933,019 | $724,500 | 7 | $730,749 | $337,312 | $512,092 |
| 2021 | $5,981,897 | $1,085,326 | $1,858,207 | $1,635,500 | 9 | $1,643,931 | $1,051,704 | $425,299 |
| 2020 | $6,524,391 | $224,063 | $1,135,845 | $864,750 | 11 | — | $92,215 | $313,624 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J Donald Childress Foundation reported a distributable amount of $244K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes education and charitable services. For example, The Westminster Schools describes its mission as providing a Christian, independent education for students from pre-first through 12th grade and helping them grow into leaders of conscience. The Schenck School says it provides an educational foundation for students with dyslexia and helps develop their potential.
Other supported organizations describe work in Christian living and community growth: Links Players International seeks to introduce golfers to the Gospel and promote personal and community growth in Christian living. Vail Mountain School says it develops character, knowledge, and a community of lifelong learners. Vail Valley Foundation describes its work as enhancing quality of life in the Vail Valley through arts, athletics, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $182,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Peachtree Presbyterian Church for charitable services; $25,000 each to The Westminster Schools for education, Washington and Lee University for education, and Links Players International for a memorial donation for the Tony Childress Golf Tournament; and $20,000 to Vail Mountain School for education. Other 2024 recipients included Salvation Army ($10,000), Vail Valley Foundation ($10,000), The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta ($10,000), The Lovett School ($2,500), Eastside House Settlement ($2,500), and The Schenck School ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
J Donald Childress is listed as President & CEO on the 2024 filing.
The J Donald Childress Foundation is led by J. Donald Childress, President & CEO on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Donald Childress
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 J Donald Childress Foundation
How much does The J Donald Childress Foundation give each year?
The J Donald Childress Foundation gave $182K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 12 grants.
What is The J Donald Childress Foundation's typical grant size?
The J Donald Childress Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J Donald Childress Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The J Donald Childress Foundation give grants?
The J Donald Childress Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (16%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does The J Donald Childress Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The J Donald Childress Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Services" (5 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are The J Donald Childress Foundation's largest grantees?
The J Donald Childress Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Peachtree Presbyterian Church ($50,000), The Westminster Schools ($25,000) and Washington and Lee University ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The J Donald Childress Foundation?
The J Donald Childress Foundation reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (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 J Donald Childress Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes education and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J Donald Childress Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 J Donald Childress Foundation's EIN?
The J Donald Childress Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2436179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The J Donald Childress 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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