The Keadle Lumber Foundation
The Keadle Lumber Foundation is a private foundation based in Thomaston, Georgia. It makes grants to eligible tax-exempt institutions and organizations to help meet societal needs, with its stated primary focus on organizations assisting adults with developmental disabilities.
The Keadle Lumber Foundation at a glance
In short: The Keadle Lumber Foundation gave $199K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,500
- -71.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,850
- -68.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,387,045
- +14.0% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to The Keadle Lumber Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says no formal application form or grant request is required. The board receives requests from tax-exempt organizations serving the public and reviews each prospective recipient’s activities to verify that its services align with the foundation’s charitable purpose. Grants are made to eligible tax-exempt institutions and organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists deadlines as not applicable.
- Deadline
- The filing lists deadlines as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve C Keadle
Mailing address: 205 Thomas St, Thomaston, GA 30286
Phone: (706) 656-0973
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Keadle Lumber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Annandale at Suwanee Inc ($150K). Together the top 9 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 45 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Keadle Lumber Foundation gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2019) to $689K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annandale at Suwanee Inc Suwanee, GA | 2025-2026 Capital Budget | $150,000 |
| UGA Fdn-Vet Teaching Hospital Athens, GA | General Support Funding. | $10,000 |
| Thomaston-Upson Humane Society Thomaston, GA | General Support Funding | $10,000 |
| UGA Fdn-Warnell School of Forestry Athens, GA | Forest Business Support FD Funding | $5,000 |
| UGA Fdn-Warnell School of Forestry Athens, GA | Warnell School Fund Funding. | $5,000 |
| Georgia Forestry Foundation Forsyth, GA | General Support Funding. | $5,000 |
| Forest Landowner Foundation Smyrna, GA | General Support Funding. | $5,000 |
| Upson Historical Society Thomaston, GA | General Support Funding | $5,000 |
| Rock Hill Fire Department The Rock, GA | Volunteer Fire Dept-General Support | $2,500 |
| Upson Regional Medical Center Fdn Thomaston, GA | Memorial Gift | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,387,045 | $508,966 | $215,075 | $198,500 | 10 | $198,500 | $198,051 | $128,959 |
| 2024 | $2,093,154 | $562,717 | $701,095 | $688,500 | 11 | $688,500 | $401,576 | $127,842 |
| 2023 | $2,231,532 | $305,635 | $116,890 | $105,500 | 8 | $105,500 | $100,640 | $118,521 |
| 2022 | $2,042,787 | $354,992 | $115,955 | $104,500 | 8 | $104,500 | $95,760 | $105,142 |
| 2021 | $1,803,750 | $316,854 | $92,100 | $82,500 | 8 | $82,500 | $158,289 | $104,629 |
| 2020 | $1,578,996 | $231,197 | $80,299 | $72,500 | 9 | — | $73,870 | $82,063 |
| 2019 | $1,428,098 | $207,714 | $71,689 | $60,800 | 9 | — | $47,237 | $72,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Keadle Lumber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its primary grantmaking focus is supporting tax-exempt organizations that assist adults with developmental disabilities, and that such organizations are expected to receive the vast majority of grants in the foreseeable future.
Its 2025 grants also included support for forestry, animal welfare, historical, fire department, and medical organizations. The Georgia Forestry Foundation describes its work as sponsoring forestry education and advancing instruction and careers in the field. The Forest Landowner Foundation says it educates the public about forestry’s ecological benefits, assists landowners, and provides scholarships to forestry students. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $198,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest award was $150,000 to Annandale At Suwanee Inc. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to UGA Fdn-Vet Teaching Hospital and Thomaston-Upson Humane Society, and $5,000 each to the UGA Fdn-Warnell School of Forestry, Georgia Forestry Foundation, Forest Landowner Foundation, and Upson Historical Society.
Annandale At Suwanee describes its mission as providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities so they can maximize their abilities and maintain independence in the least restrictive environment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve C Keadle as trustee and president, and Sandra M Keadle as trustee and vice president.
The Keadle Lumber Foundation is led by Steve C. Keadle, Trustee & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve C. Keadle
Trustee & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sandra M. Keadle
Trustee & V.p.
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Keadle Lumber Foundation
How much does The Keadle Lumber Foundation give each year?
The Keadle Lumber Foundation gave $199K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $689K across 11 grants.
What is The Keadle Lumber Foundation's typical grant size?
The Keadle Lumber Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,850, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Keadle Lumber Foundation give grants?
The Keadle Lumber 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 Athens, GA (3 grants) and Thomaston, GA (3 grants).
Does The Keadle Lumber Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Keadle Lumber Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Keadle Lumber Foundation's largest grantees?
The Keadle Lumber Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Annandale at Suwanee Inc ($150,000), UGA Fdn-Vet Teaching Hospital ($10,000) and UGA Fdn-Warnell School of Forestry ($10,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Keadle Lumber Foundation?
The Keadle Lumber Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Keadle Lumber Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its primary grantmaking focus is supporting tax-exempt organizations that assist adults with developmental disabilities, and that such organizations are expected to receive the vast majority of grants in the foreseeable future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Keadle Lumber Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says no formal application form or grant request is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Keadle Lumber Foundation's EIN?
The Keadle Lumber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4252457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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