Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • In Bibb County, Georgia, and surrounding areas, emphasizing healthcare ini
  • Located in Bibb County, Georgia, and counties contiguous therto

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Because of the family ties to Bibb, Hall, and Clarke Counties, Georgia and Sarasota County, Florida organizations in those counties will also be considered.

Overview

The India Benton Lesser Foundation Grant supports qualified 501(c)3 organizations in Bibb County, Georgia, and surrounding areas, emphasizing healthcare initiatives, educational development, family services, and youth welfare. This grant reflects a legacy of community involvement and generosity, aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents across Central and Northeast Georgia. Organizations from Bibb, Hall, Clarke, and Sarasota Counties are encouraged to apply for funding to address local needs.

While the India Benton Lesser Foundation bears only the name of its founder, it represents an entire family legacy of community involvement, social responsibility and unending generosity. Thanks to the caring and commitment of the family, a lasting resource now exists to help make Central and Northeast Georgia a better place for all of its citizens.
Focus Areas
Areas of particular interest include:

  • Healthcare InitiativesEducational DevelopmentFamily ServicesYouth Welfare

Eligibility

The India Benton Lesser Foundation makes grants to qualified 501(c)3 organizations whose principal officers are located in Bibb County, Georgia, and counties contiguous therto. Because of the family ties to Bibb, Hall, and Clarke Counties, Georgia and Sarasota County, Florida organizations in those counties will also be considered.

What The India Benton Lesser Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
16
Total given
$33K
Median grant
$1,100
Range
$100–$15K
  • By dollars: Georgia 56%, Florida 36%, Tennessee 6%. Top recipient cities: Sarasota, FL; Macon, GA; St Simons Island, GA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 56% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Davis Love Foundation · St Simons Island, GA

    General

    $15K

  • Artists Series · Sarasota, FL

    General

    $3,600

  • Solo Parent Society · Franklin, TN

    General

    $2,000

  • Children First · Sarasota, FL

    General

    $1,500

  • Holiday House SRQ · Sarasota, FL

    General

    $1,500

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Family services
  • Youth programs

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