The Jason T Dickerson Family
The Jason T. Dickerson Family is a private foundation based in Canton, Georgia. Its website says the family foundation was formed in 2015 and focuses on improving quality of life for veterans, older adults, domesticated animals, and natural wildlife, particularly those in need or distress.
The Jason T Dickerson Family at a glance
In short: The Jason T Dickerson Family gave $893K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Georgia. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $892,777
- +135.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +52.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,899
- +54.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,907
- Total assets
- $62,386,209
- +25.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (14 of 30, 2025)
- 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 Jason T Dickerson Family
- 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: PO Box 4686, Canton, GA 30114
Phone: (404) 862-5514
Website: https://jasontdickersonfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jason T Dickerson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany Place ($180K). Together the top 10 received $728K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($72,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 180 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Cherokee County, Georgia, as its primary focus and also describes work in Cherokee, Bartow, and Pickens counties. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jason T Dickerson Family open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 30 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
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 $103K (2020) to $893K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $893K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Place Canton, GA | Restricted Grant for Food & Utility Reimbursements | $180,000 |
| Cherokee County Educational Foundation Canton, GA | Restricted Grant for Teacher Classroom Supplies | $150,500 |
| Iron Gait Percherons Waleska, GA | Donation of Feed, Vet Care, Medicine | $88,446 |
| Pickens Animal Rescue Ranch Talking Rock, GA | Donation of Feed, Vet Care, Medicine | $63,790 |
| Academy at Double H Ranch Jasper, GA | Restricted Grant for Low-Income Students K-12 Education | $60,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $72,500 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | $25,000 Scholarships for Undergraduate Education | $50,000 |
| Cherokee County Historical Center Canton, GA | Sponsorship for History Center | $40,180 |
| Zorro's Crossing Chattahoochee Hills, GA | Donation of Food, Vet Care, Medicine | $37,926 |
| Cherokee County Homeless Vets Canton, GA | Restricted grant for food, clothing, and housing; event sponsorship | $32,386 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports 32 grants; the 2024 filing reports 21, and the 2023 filing reports 31.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,386,209 | $14,987,296 | $2,292,438 | $892,777 | 32 | $2,292,438 | $14,949,359 |
| 2024 | $49,709,916 | $18,612,536 | $1,765,578 | $378,871 | 21 | $1,765,577 | $18,351,008 |
| 2023 | $32,863,233 | $1,865,401 | $2,044,309 | $270,637 | 31 | $2,044,309 | $1,495,174 |
| 2022 | $33,040,733 | $20,596,745 | $324,514 | $173,570 | 38 | $324,514 | $24,308,695 |
| 2021 | $9,030,735 | $2,993,804 | $315,433 | $154,163 | 58 | $314,248 | $484,319 |
| 2020 | $6,999,826 | $3,362,775 | $166,379 | $103,048 | 40 | — | $90,332 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the quality of life for veterans, the elderly, domesticated animals, and natural wildlife—particularly those in need or distress—in Cherokee County, Georgia. Its website also describes support for youth and scholarships. Scholarship fields named on the website are agriculture, veterinary medicine, theology or religion, and education.
Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Bethany Place describes its mission as operating a long-term facility for displaced women. Encompass Ministries describes providing food assistance, life-skills and employment training for individuals and families in crisis. Circle of Friends describes enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social engagement, supportive employment, and attainable housing. Education-related recipients included Georgia College & State University and Reinhardt University; the foundation listed scholarship purposes for both.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $892,777. Grants ranged from $268 to $180,000, with a median of $6,906. Its largest awards included $180,000 to Bethany Place for food and utility reimbursements, $150,500 to the Cherokee County Educational Foundation for teacher classroom supplies, and $88,446 to Iron Gait Percherons for feed, veterinary care, and medicine. Other substantial awards included $63,790 to Pickens Animal Rescue Ranch for feed, veterinary care, and medicine; $60,000 to the Academy at Double H Ranch for low-income students’ K–12 education; and $60,000 to an individual recipient Christian School for students in need.
The foundation also awarded $50,000 to the University of Georgia for undergraduate scholarships, $40,180 to the Cherokee County Historical Center for sponsorship, and $32,386 to Cherokee County Homeless Vets for food, clothing, housing, and event sponsorship. Georgia College & State University and Reinhardt University each received $25,000 for undergraduate scholarships.
The foundation describes scholarships as a way to help young adults access higher education. Its website’s 2021 scholarship page specified awards for graduating seniors from Cherokee County School District, with eligible study fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine, theology or religion, and education. That page describes a past scholarship cycle; the website also says its 2024 application period is closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason T. Dickerson as chairman and Carey Dickerson, Judy Dickerson, and Joshua Dickerson as trustees.
The Jason T Dickerson Family is led by Jason T. Dickerson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason T. Dickerson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Dickerson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Joshua Dickerson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Judy Dickerson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
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 $10K, to Carey Dickerson (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jason T Dickerson Family
How much does The Jason T Dickerson Family give each year?
The Jason T Dickerson Family gave $893K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $379K across 21 grants.
What is The Jason T Dickerson Family's typical grant size?
The Jason T Dickerson Family's median grant in 2025 was $6,907, and its average grant was $27,899, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jason T Dickerson Family that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Jason T Dickerson Family give grants?
The Jason T Dickerson Family 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 Canton, GA (11 grants), Woodstock, GA (6 grants) and Waleska, GA (2 grants).
Does The Jason T Dickerson Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Jason T Dickerson Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Undergraduate Education" (4 grants) and "Donation of Food, Vet Care, Medicine" (3 grants).
Who are The Jason T Dickerson Family's largest grantees?
The Jason T Dickerson Family's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany Place ($180,000), Cherokee County Educational Foundation ($150,500) and Iron Gait Percherons ($88,446), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($72,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jason T Dickerson Family?
The Jason T Dickerson Family reported $62.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $15.0M.
What does The Jason T Dickerson Family fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the quality of life for veterans, the elderly, domesticated animals, and natural wildlife—particularly those in need or distress—in Cherokee County, Georgia. Its website also describes support for youth and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jason T Dickerson Family?
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 Jason T Dickerson Family's EIN?
The Jason T Dickerson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0890771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jason T Dickerson Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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