Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation
The Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation is a private foundation based in Toccoa, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, community organizations, and service providers.
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation gave $190K across 88 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,450
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 88
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,164
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,762,898
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (18 of 86, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (82% 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 Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27 East Tugalo St 101, Toccoa, GA 30577
Phone: (706) 886-6541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Airy Masonic Lodge #141 Foundation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($56,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
382 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 376 grants of 382 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 12% to North Carolina, 3% to Rhode Island, and 1% each to Texas and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 86 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 $132K (2020) to $217K (2023). In 2024 it made 88 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $56,000 |
| Mt Airy Masonic Lodge #141 Foundation Mt Airy, GA | General Operating Fund | $10,500 |
| Lord's Help Cornelia, GA | General Contribution | $5,500 |
| National Autism Association Barrington, RI | General Operations | $5,500 |
| Antioch Baptist Church Mt Airy, GA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bat Cave Fire Dept Hendersonville, NC | To Assist with Recovery from Hurricane Damage | $5,000 |
| Chimney Rock Fire Dept Chimney Rock, NC | To Assist with Recovery from Hurricane Damage | $5,000 |
| Edneyville Fire and Rescue Edneyville, GA | To Assist with Recovery from Hurricane Damage | $5,000 |
| Gerton Volunteer Fire Dept Gerton, NC | To Assist with Recovery from Hurricane Damage | $5,000 |
| Lake Lure Fire Dept Lake Lure, NC | To Assist with Recovery from Hurricane Damage | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,762,898 | $326,077 | $278,087 | $190,450 | 88 | $214,890 | $264,874 | $235,574 |
| 2023 | $3,714,908 | $204,824 | $301,666 | $217,225 | 78 | $241,889 | $145,047 | $213,987 |
| 2022 | $3,811,750 | $183,081 | $279,485 | $156,975 | 77 | $181,133 | $84,730 | $223,356 |
| 2021 | $3,908,154 | $304,686 | $244,925 | $150,450 | 71 | $175,600 | $231,951 | $239,498 |
| 2020 | $3,848,393 | $255,357 | $240,841 | $131,600 | 68 | — | $160,180 | $212,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, health services, food assistance, child-abuse prevention, autism-related services, and community organizations.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. An individual recipient Technical College Foundation says it supports the college through student scholarships and activities, sports and recreation, and equipment for instructional programs. Open Arms Clinic describes itself as a medical clinic for disadvantaged people, providing free care and medications and facilitating access to dental and eye care. Georgia Mountain Food Bank says it addresses hunger, health, and quality of life through community partners. These are descriptions of the grantees, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 88 grants totaling $190,450. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $52,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grant was $52,000 to an individual recipient Technical College in Clarkesville, Georgia; the filing states that $2,000 was for scholarships and the remainder for general use. Other notable grants included $10,500 to Mt Airy Masonic Lodge #141 Foundation for its general operating fund; $5,500 each to Lord's Help for a general contribution and the National Autism Association for general operations; and $5,000 each to Antioch Baptist Church for a general contribution and Toccoa Elementary for general operations. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to Bat Cave, Chimney Rock, Edneyville, Gerton, and Lake Lure fire departments to assist with hurricane recovery. Stephens County High School FFA received $4,500 for scholarships.
Other 2024 recipients included Atlanta Speech School and Prevent Child Abuse Habersham, which each received $2,000, and American Heart Association, Georgia Mountain Food Bank, and Habersham Christian Learning Center, which each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James T Irvin as CEO/CFO, Lisa I Collier as secretary, and Rob Thomas Irvin as director.
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation is led by James T. Irvin, CEO & CFO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James T. Irvin
CEO & CFO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Rob Thomas Irvin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa I. Collier
Secretary
Secretary & Finance Officer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $750 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Londa Sprinkle (2020–2022) — Finance Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to James T Irvin (CEO/CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation
How much does Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation give each year?
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation gave $190K across 88 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $217K across 78 grants.
What is Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,164, across 88 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation give grants?
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toccoa, GA (20 grants), Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Mt Airy, GA (5 grants) and Cornelia, GA (5 grants).
Does Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (75 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Assist with Recovery from Hurricane Damage" (5 grants) and "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Airy Masonic Lodge #141 Foundation ($10,500), Lord's Help ($5,500) and National Autism Association ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($56,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation?
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (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 Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, health services, food assistance, child-abuse prevention, autism-related services, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation's EIN?
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2359763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation 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.
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