Green South Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Green South Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carrollton, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $52,500 and the largest $230,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$52,500
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$25.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 30 | $22.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 26 | $25.6 million |
How to apply
Green South 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.
What Green South Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $644,211 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $334,639 |
| New York | 3 | $215,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $130,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trust for Public Lands | Support of land conservation efforts | $230,000 |
| Catawba College | Climate awareness projects | $194,639 |
| American Conservation Coalition | Climate awareness projects | $130,000 |
| Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative | Support of land conservation efforts | $120,000 |
| Hacks Hackers | Climate awareness projects | $100,000 |
| Potential Energy Coalition | Climate awareness projects | $100,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust | Land conservation efforts | $100,000 |
| Mountaintrue | Land conservation efforts | $100,000 |
| Grist | Support for local journalism | $80,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $62,500 |
| Re Wild | Land conservation efforts | $60,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $59,211 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $55,000 |
| The Consesrvation Fund | Support of land conservation efforts | $50,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $50,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $50,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Support of animal habitat preservation | $50,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $48,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $41,000 |
| University Radio Foundation | Support for local journalism | $40,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $37,500 |
| South Carolina Farm Bureau Land Trust Inc | Support of land conservation efforts | $20,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | Support of land conservation efforts | $19,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | Climate awareness projects | $15,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | Support for local journalism | $10,000 |
| Consultative Group on Biological Diversity | Climate awareness projects | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roy Richards Jr
- Judy Windom
Questions people ask
Does Green South Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Green South Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $52,500.
Who runs Green South Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Roy Richards Jr (President) and Judy Windom (Secretary).
What does Green South Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.