Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Thomasville, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $420,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $84,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$420,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$84,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $387,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $400,000 | 7 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $387,000 | 7 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $420,000 | 7 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr 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.
What Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $315,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard Music Center Inc | General charitable purposes | $105,000 |
| Thomasville Center for the Arts | General charitable purposes | $84,000 |
| Individual | General charitable purposes | $84,000 |
| YMCA - Thomasville | General charitable purposes | $84,000 |
| Thomas County Historical Society | General charitable purposes | $21,000 |
| United Way of Thomas County | General charitable purposes | $21,000 |
| Vashti Inc | General charitable purposes | $21,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Vann Jr
- Richard G Mooney III
Questions people ask
Does Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr give?
$420,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $84,000.
Who runs Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Vann Jr (Trustee) and Richard G Mooney III (Co-Trustee).
What does Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.