Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Canton, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$20,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$125,883
Giving in 2025 was down from $59,211 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,211 | 1 | $60,990 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 10 | $125,883 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Cherokee County Fire 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Hardship and medical support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardhsip support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Danny West
- Jey Willis
- Amanda Postelle
- Katie Erwin
- Bryan Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Cherokee County Fire Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Danny West (President), Jey Willis (Vice President), Amanda Postelle (Treasurer) and Katie Erwin (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.