The Loudermilk Family Christian
The Loudermilk Family Christian Foundation is a private foundation based in Ellerslie, Georgia. Its filing describes its purpose as distributing grants to organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3); in 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $577,000.
The Loudermilk Family Christian at a glance
In short: The Loudermilk Family Christian gave $577K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Georgia. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $577,000
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,607
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,006,241
- +17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (13 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (75% 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 Loudermilk Family Christian
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Joey M. Loudermilk as the contact. It specifies no application form and limits awards to organizations that qualify as exempt under section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists none.
- Deadline
- The filing lists none.
- Contact
Application contact: Joey M Loudermilk
Mailing address: 1186 Mayo Road, Ellerslie, GA 31807
Phone: (706) 582-2346
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Loudermilk Family Christian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Georgia Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $494K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 116 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 18% to Florida, 5% to Indiana, 2% to Texas, and 1% to Colorado. Listed Georgia recipients include organizations in Athens, Columbus, Hamilton, and Ellerslie.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Loudermilk Family Christian open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 28 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 465% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% 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 $102K (2021) to $911K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $577K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | To Further General Operations | $150,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Church Perry, FL | To Further General Operations | $100,000 |
| Fields of Grace Flower Farm Shiloh, GA | To Further General Operations | $75,000 |
| Clement Arts Columbus, GA | To Further General Operations | $40,000 |
| Free Methodist Church - USA Indianapolis, IN | To Further General Operations | $30,000 |
| Harris County Ga Board of Commissioners Hamilton, GA | Public Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Brookstone School Columbus, GA | To Further General Operations | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Columbus, GA | To Further General Operations | $20,000 |
| Bethesda Baptist Church Ellerslie, GA | To Further General Operations | $16,000 |
| Jeeah's Hope Adoption & Foster Care Ministry Pine Mountain, GA | To Further General Operations | $12,500 |
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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 | $3,006,241 | $1,936,833 | $577,676 | $577,000 | 28 | $577,000 | $966,386 | $1,045,727 |
| 2023 | $2,557,944 | $944,000 | $939,028 | $911,000 | 29 | $914,600 | $836,750 | $801,992 |
| 2022 | $2,648,109 | $1,426,490 | $657,167 | $645,300 | 20 | $646,800 | $957,758 | $688,480 |
| 2021 | $2,300,366 | $291,471 | $105,100 | $102,100 | 15 | $103,600 | $289,971 | $585,874 |
| 2020 | $2,113,995 | $505,395 | $388,500 | $388,500 | 24 | — | $505,395 | $438,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Loudermilk Family Christian reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
The filing describes the foundation’s purpose as grantmaking to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations. Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of recipients: Brookstone School describes itself as a private pre-kindergarten-through-12th-grade school, while United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley says its mission is to unite community resources to transform lives. MercyMed of Columbus describes its work as providing affordable healthcare to underserved people, and Clement Arts says it supports families through the adoption process.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $577,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest listed awards included $150,000 to the University of Georgia Foundation for general operations, $100,000 to Cornerstone Community Church for general operations, and $75,000 to Fields of Grace Flower Farm for general operations. Other listed grants included $40,000 to Clement Arts, $30,000 to the Harris County GA Board of Commissioners for public charitable purposes, and $20,000 each to Brookstone School and United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joey M. Loudermilk as president and treasurer, Ramona L. Loudermilk as vice president and secretary, and J. Matthew Loudermilk, Justin M. Loudermilk, and Jenny L. Hord as trustees.
The Loudermilk Family Christian is led by Joey M. Loudermilk, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joey M. Loudermilk
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Matthew Loudermilk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny L. Hord
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin M. Loudermilk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramona L. Loudermilk
Vice President & Secretary
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 Loudermilk Family Christian
How much does The Loudermilk Family Christian give each year?
The Loudermilk Family Christian gave $577K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $911K across 29 grants.
What is The Loudermilk Family Christian's typical grant size?
The Loudermilk Family Christian's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $20,607, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Loudermilk Family Christian that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Loudermilk Family Christian give grants?
The Loudermilk Family Christian gives mostly in Georgia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (7 grants), Hamilton, GA (5 grants) and Ellerslie, GA (2 grants).
Does The Loudermilk Family Christian give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Loudermilk Family Christian's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Loudermilk Family Christian's largest grantees?
The Loudermilk Family Christian's largest 2024 grantees include University of Georgia Foundation ($150,000), Cornerstone Community Church ($100,000) and Fields of Grace Flower Farm ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Loudermilk Family Christian?
The Loudermilk Family Christian reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $577K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Loudermilk Family Christian fund?
The filing describes the foundation’s purpose as grantmaking to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Loudermilk Family Christian?
The filing lists Joey M. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Loudermilk Family Christian's EIN?
The Loudermilk Family Christian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2510681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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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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