Torras Foundation Inc
Torras Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brunswick, Georgia. Its stated purpose is to support the Golden Isles community through financial gifts to local nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, with giving reflecting the interests and passions of the Torras family.
Torras Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Torras Foundation Inc gave $27K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Georgia. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,500
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,472
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,014,302
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Torras Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no stipulations for form or materials and describes the foundation’s giving as supporting local nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No stipulations stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- No stipulations stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Torras Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 777 Gloucester St Suite 102, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: (912) 324-7415
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Torras Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Forward Brunswick Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The foundation’s stated purpose refers to supporting the Golden Isles community; its 2024 recipient list includes organizations in Brunswick, St. Simons Island, and other Georgia communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Torras Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% 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 $27K (2024) to $53K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Brunswick Inc Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $5,000 |
| Keep Golden Isles Beautiful Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $5,000 |
| The College of Coastal GA Foundation Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $3,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of Coastal GA Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $1,000 |
| Coastal Symphony of Georgia St Simons Island, GA | For Operational Activities | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $1,000 |
| Golden Isles YMCA Foundation Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Golden Isles Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | For Operational Activities | $1,000 |
| Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter Danielsville, GA | For Operational Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,014,302 | $72,042 | $76,201 | $26,500 | 18 | $30,460 | $45,471 | $43,960 |
| 2023 | $1,018,461 | $-5,057 | $54,309 | $51,000 | 22 | $53,983 | $38,969 | $49,892 |
| 2022 | $1,077,827 | $3,187 | $54,309 | $49,750 | 21 | $49,750 | $23,411 | $56,288 |
| 2021 | $1,128,949 | $169,804 | $54,088 | $51,000 | 28 | $51,000 | $169,804 | $56,916 |
| 2020 | $1,013,233 | $8,171 | $57,517 | $52,600 | 28 | — | $8,171 | $53,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Torras Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $44K 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
The foundation’s filing says it seeks to improve individuals’ lives and community well-being through charitable giving. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Forward Brunswick says it fosters economic vitality through quality-of-life projects, while St. Simons Land Trust says it conserves land and properties with environmental, recreational, scenic, historic, or educational value. Animal-welfare grantees include Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, which says it promotes compassionate treatment through adoption, sheltering, spay/neuter services, and education, and Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, which says it works to save pets and reduce the unwanted pet population.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations serving hospice patients and families, supporting the Golden Isles YMCA, and providing arts festivals, classes, workshops, and exhibitions for local artists.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $26,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards were $5,000 each to Forward Brunswick Inc and Keep Golden Isles Beautiful, followed by $3,000 to The College of Coastal GA Foundation. Other reported recipients include America’s Second Harvest of Coastal GA, Coastal Symphony of Georgia, First Presbyterian Church, Golden Isles YMCA Foundation, Hospice of the Golden Isles, Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, Oak Grove Cemetery Society, and Rebuilding Together of Glynn County Georgia Inc.
The filing lists the purpose of these grants as operational activities. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists no stipulations for application form or materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah J Torras as president; J Brian Torras as vice president; Robert Michael Torras and Robert M Torras Jr as directors; and Daren Pietsch as secretary.
Torras Foundation Inc is led by Deborah J. Torras, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah J. Torras
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. Torras Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Michael Torras
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daren Pietsch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Brian Torras
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: C. Eric Tiller Jr. (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 Torras Foundation Inc
How much does Torras Foundation Inc give each year?
Torras Foundation Inc gave $27K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 22 grants.
What is Torras Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Torras Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,472, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Torras Foundation Inc that year got $667 on average.
Where does Torras Foundation Inc give grants?
Torras Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brunswick, GA (11 grants) and St Simons Island, GA (5 grants).
Does Torras Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Torras Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Torras Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Torras Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Forward Brunswick Inc ($5,000), Keep Golden Isles Beautiful ($5,000) and The College of Coastal GA Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Torras Foundation Inc?
Torras Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (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 Torras Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing says it seeks to improve individuals’ lives and community well-being through charitable giving. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Forward Brunswick says it fosters economic vitality through quality-of-life projects, while St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Torras Foundation Inc?
The filing lists no stipulations for form or materials and describes the foundation’s giving as supporting local nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Torras Foundation Inc's EIN?
Torras Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4004024. 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 September 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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