Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $608,100 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$608,100
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$440,659
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $725,500 the year before.
52% 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 | $391,250 | 55 | $562,286 |
| 2024 | $725,500 | 68 | $418,618 |
| 2025 | $608,100 | 63 | $440,659 |
How to apply
Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 51 | $487,100 |
| Colorado | 3 | $35,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Fam Inc | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Shepherd Center Inc | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Sterling Legacy Fund | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Chris 180 | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Cobb Community Foundation | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Jason Cunningham Charitable Foundation | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Leadership Perimeter | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| No Longer Bound | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Rett Association | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| 4KIRA4MOMS | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Thrive Academy Atlanta | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Scouting America - Atl Area Council | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Legacy Youth Leadership | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Mahogany Sistas 4 Life Inc | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Vogel | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| The ALS Association - Ga Chapter | General operating fund | $13,500 |
| Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project Inc | General operating fund | $13,000 |
| His Glow Foundation | General operating fund | $12,500 |
| Rise Against Hunger Inc | Meal-packing event | $10,100 |
| Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Bloom Our Youth | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Clubhouse Atlanta | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Covenant Community Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ga Chapter | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| First Descents | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Fix Georgia Pets | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Focused Community Strategies | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Free Mom Hugs | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| International Women's House | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Georgia | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Open Door Christian Church | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Pebble Tossers Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Ramah Darom | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Sandy Springs Mission | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Georgia | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Fundraiser | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| You Lucky Dog Rescue Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Urban Peak | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Horizon | General operating fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Courtney O'Connor
- Brett Dixon
- Miranda Smith
- Thea Williams
- Abby Vickers
- Brooke Paul
- Darlene Rutledge
- Kenda Williams
- Robert Sumners
- Sabrina Wilder
- Amy Sheffield
- Cynthia Elery
- Kyle Ergle
- Caitlin Kimball
- Jessica Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc give?
$608,100 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Courtney O'Connor (President), Brett Dixon (Vice President), Miranda Smith (Secretary) and Thea Williams (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Bennett Thrasher Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.