Colonial Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Colonial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Savannah, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 62 | $18.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 64 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clayton D Cheshire 101 North Lathrop Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (912) 236-1331 |
| What to submit | Letter and copy of IRS letter granting tax exempt status under 501(c)(3) |
What Colonial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 55 | $2.0 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement | Contribution | $400,000 |
| United Way | Contribution | $305,597 |
| YMCA | Contribution | $300,000 |
| St Andrew's School | Contribution | $207,500 |
| Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia | Contribution | $141,000 |
| Benedictine Military School | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Elevate Savannah | Contribution | $76,250 |
| Mighty Eighth | Contribution | $60,000 |
| St Vincent's Academy | Contribution | $55,000 |
| Savannah Classical Academy Foundation | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Savannah Philharmonic | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Medbank | Contribution | $25,000 |
| National Museum of the Mighty Eighth | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Telfair Museums | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Coastal Jazz Association | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Habersham School | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Parents & Friends of Hancock Day School | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Royce Learning Center | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Savannah Country Day School | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Esp Inc | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club | Contribution | $10,000 |
| SD Gunner Fund | Contribution | $9,000 |
| Hospice Savannah | Contribution | $5,100 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Horizons Savannah | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Living Vine Inc | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Mountainfilm on Tour | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Senior Citizens Inc | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Union Mission | Matching gift | $5,000 |
| Urban Hope | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Joseph'scandler Foundations | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Friends of Oatland Island | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy | Matching gift | $3,000 |
| Georgia Independent College Association | Contribution | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R H Demere Jr
- Christian B Demere
- Clayton D Cheshire
Questions people ask
Does Colonial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Colonial Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Colonial Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists R H Demere Jr (Chairman), Christian B Demere (President; Ceo) and Clayton D Cheshire (Cfo).
What does Colonial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.