Bantly Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Bantly Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Buckhead, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,995 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $775 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,995
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$775
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$604,342
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,103 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,120 | 7 | $462,286 |
| 2024 | $27,103 | 7 | $518,828 |
| 2025 | $32,995 | 11 | $604,342 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas Bantly 109 Cedar Cove Drive, Buckhead, GA 30625 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (770) 736-7534 |
| What to submit | Name, home address, business address, marital status, age, overall condition of health, general nature of course of study for which grant is requested, institution at which study is to be conducted, academic history, employment history, one personal reference and 2 professional references, a complete description of the reasons you feel your work is important, the anticipated expenses, the amount |
What Bantly Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $18,995 |
| Missouri | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University School of Med | Education - Scientific Grant Charles Zorumski | $7,500 |
| Individual | Religious Grant | $6,060 |
| Individual | Religious Grant | $6,060 |
| Grace Evagelical Lutheran Church | Religious Grant | $6,000 |
| King Street Church | Religious Grant | $4,500 |
| Individual | Religious Grant | $775 |
| Lake Oconee Youth Alliance | Religious Grant | $500 |
| Individual | Doctorate Graduation | $500 |
| Individual | Religious Grant | $500 |
| Individual | Cantata Gift | $300 |
| Individual | Cantata Gift | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Bantly
Questions people ask
Does Bantly Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bantly Charitable Trust give?
$32,995 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $775.
Who runs Bantly Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Bantly (Trustee).
What does Bantly Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.