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Gary Foundation

Preselected recipients only Augusta, Georgia · EIN 586034032

Gary Foundation is a private foundation in Augusta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,704 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,704. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $26,012 the year before.

14% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$28,8047$588,893
2023$26,0127$639,919
2024$30,7047$668,663

How to apply

Gary Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Gary Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia6$28,704
South Carolina1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of the Most Holy
Augusta, GA
To support the church of the most holy trinity, in augusta, ga. The church of the most holy trinity is a catholic community of believers, spiritually nourished by sacred scripture and tradition.$10,704
Salvation Army
Augusta, GA
To provide meals every day to the hungry and provide shelter for homeless men, women, and children every night."$5,000
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Augusta, GA
To support golden harvest food bank's mission. Golden harvest food bank works with 175+ partner agencies across 250 counties in ga and sc to feed hungry people in the communities. Golden harvest food bank is a feeding america partner food bank.$4,000
Historic Augusta
Augusta, GA
To support the mission of historic augusta, inc. The mission of historic augusta, inc. Is to preserve historically or architecturally significant sites in augusta and richmond county, georgia.$3,000
Morris Museum of Art
Augusta, GA
The morris museum of art exists for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and interpreting the art of the american south and is dedicated to encouraging artistic inquiry, providing a rewarding and enjoyable visitor experience, and exercising civic responsibility. Its aim is the enrichment of the public.$3,000
Savannah River Keepers
Augusta, GA
Savannah riverkeeper is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to better the savannah river watershed through restoration, protection and education.$3,000
Greenwood County Historical Society
Greenwood, SC
To preserve, collect and promote the history of greenwood county.$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Gary Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Gary Foundation give?

$30,704 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Gary Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Judith M Gary (Trustee) and Judith G Taylor (Trustee).

What does Gary Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and arts and culture.

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