The Jordan Foundation Inc

COLUMBUS, GA EIN: 58-6039423

Arts and culture Education Elementary and secondary education Higher education Environment

The Jordan Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Columbus, Georgia. Established in 1960, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations primarily in the Columbus area.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

+0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$278K

-8.7% YoY

Grant Count

+7.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-15.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jordan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

Social services
Health (including hospitals)
Education
Civic affairs
Children and youth
Arts and culture

Grantmaking

The Foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with total annual giving of approximately $304,670. Recent grantees have included:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Columbus, Georgia area.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $1.9M (92%)

North Carolina $89K (4%)

Michigan $45K (2%)

Virginia $25K (1%)

Alabama $6K (0%)

Tennessee $2K (0%)

California $1K (0%)

Massachusetts $1K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Georgia Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAthensAtlantaBostonCashiersColumbusConyersFort ValleyHarbor SpringsHerndonHighlandsLortonMadisonMemphisMidlandPetoskeyRaleighSanta PaulaSealeWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $2,335,280
Total Revenues: $142,680
Total Expenses: $311,194
Total Liabilities: $150

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $2.35M
Total Revenues: $296,000
Total Expenses: $286,000

The Foundation maintains zero employees and operates with minimal staffing costs.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,345,280	$2,335,280	$2,503,696
Revenue	$295,791	$142,680	$173,759
Expenses	$285,711	$311,194	$399,007
Qualifying Distributions	$278,170	$304,670	$379,386
Net Investment Income	$288,250	$136,156	$166,783
Distributable Amount	$148,359	$132,487	$145,501

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

205 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation ($35,000), Columbus State University - Bo Bartlett Center ($30,000), United Way ($28,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE COLUMBUS, GA	GENERAL	$6,000
COLUMBUS BOTANICAL GARDEN COLUMBUS, GA	GENERAL	$19,500
COLUMBUS HOSPICE COLUMBUS, GA	GENERAL	$1,000
COLUMBUS MUSEUM COLUMBUS, GA	GENERAL	$15,000
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY - BO BARTLETT CENTER COLUMBUS, GA	BO BARTLETT CENTER	$30,000
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY - FOUNDATION FOR THE ARCHIVES COLUMBUS, GA	FOUNDATION FOR THE ARCHIVES	$5,000
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY - OLNICK GOLF COLUMBUS, GA	OLNICK GOLF	$15,000
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY - PASAQUAN FUND COLUMBUS, GA	PASAQUAN FUND	$1,000
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY - PATRONS OF MUSIC COLUMBUS, GA	PATRONS OF MUSIC	$5,000
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION - FRIENDS OF ART COLUMBUS, GA	FRIENDS OF ART	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Viki Gilmore — Secretary and Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HELEN J HOBBS	PRESIDENT	—	—
KATHERINE J WADDELL	VICE-PRESIDENT	—	—
VIKI B GILMORE	SECRETARY/TREASURER	10	$2,340
GARDNIER W GARRARD	TRUSTEE	—	—
WRIGHT WADDELL	TRUSTEE	—	—
LENORA GARRARD	TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Education Elementary and secondary education Higher education Environment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Jordan Foundation Inc fund?

The Foundation's areas of interest include: • Social services • Health (including hospitals) • Education • Civic affairs • Children and youth • Arts and culture

How do I apply for a grant from The Jordan Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** The Foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with total annual giving of approximately $304,670. Recent grantees have included: • The Columbus Botanical Gardens ($33,500) • Mercymed of Columbus ($21,000) • Brookstone School ($20,000) • Trinity Episcopal Church • First Choice • Patrons of Music • Friends of Art **Types of Support:** The Foundation provides support for: • General support • Building funds • Equipment • Project support

Where does The Jordan Foundation Inc make grants?

The Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Columbus, Georgia area.

What size grants does The Jordan Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Jordan Foundation Inc awarded 43 grants totaling $278K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Jordan Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jordan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $148K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.