The Jason T Dickerson Family
The Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Canton, Georgia. Established in 2015 and officially tax-exempt since October 2018, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving quality of life in Cherokee County, Georgia through strategic philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.7M
+51.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$379K
+40.0% YoY
Grant Count
21
-32.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+106.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for veterans, the elderly, and domesticated animals and natural wildlife—particularly those in need or distress—located in Cherokee County, Georgia.
The foundation operates several key programs:
- Rosetta Ranch: Operation of a horse rescue facility in Canton, Georgia, including feed, veterinary care, barn maintenance, and related improvements
- Dot's Helping Hands: Financial assistance to seniors for essential expenses including rent, utilities, pharmaceuticals, and temporary housing
- Educational Scholarships: Screening, interviewing, and selecting recipients of educational scholarships for students specializing in nursing, veterinary medicine, and other fields
- Veteran Support: Temporary and permanent housing assistance for homeless veterans
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants ranging from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant size of $3,000. In 2023, the foundation made 22 grants totaling approximately $137,000. In 2022, it made 24 grants totaling approximately $133,000.
Grant Range
of $3,000. In 2023, the foundation made 22 grants totaling approximately $137,000. In 2022, it made 24 grants totaling approximately $133,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily focuses on Cherokee County, Georgia, though it extends support to communities in Georgia, Kentucky, and Montana. Specific Georgia communities served include Acworth, Athens, and Augusta.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $32.9 million
- Total Revenue: $1.87 million
- Total Expenses: $2.04 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $49.7 million
- Total Giving: $378,871
- Total Expenses: $1.77 million
The foundation maintains a giving rate of approximately 0.4% of assets annually.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,709,916 | $32,863,233 | $33,040,733 |
| Revenue | $18,612,536 | $1,865,401 | $20,596,745 |
| Expenses | $1,765,578 | $2,044,309 | $324,514 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,765,577 | $2,044,309 | $324,514 |
| Net Investment Income | $18,351,008 | $1,495,174 | $24,308,695 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jason T. Dickerson: Chairman and founder
- Carey Dickerson: Trustee
- Judy Dickerson: Trustee
- Joshua Dickerson: Trustee
Board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON T DICKERSON | CHAIRMAN | 30 | — |
| CAREY DICKERSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JUDY DICKERSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOSHUA DICKERSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in awarding scholarships to Cherokee County students. In 2021, it expanded its scholarship program from two recipients in the inaugural year to ten recipients, each receiving $2,500 awards.
Four Cherokee County Seniors Win $25,000 Local ScholarshipsThe foundation's charitable work traces back to December 2001, when the Dickerson family purchased firewood for a local family in the Free Home community. This initial act of charity evolved into a family tradition of sponsoring 4-5 families annually as Secret Santa, delivering presents on Christmas Eve. Over the years, the family has worked with organizations including Wreaths Across America, Toys-for-Tots, and provided transportation for disaster relief efforts for hurricane victims in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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