Ichauway Inc
Accepts applications
Ichauway Inc is a private foundation in Newton, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,146 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $14,610 and the largest $56,425. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,146
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$14,610
- Largest grant$56,425
- Assets$36.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $94,162 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $14,726 | 2 | $36.8 million |
| 2024 | $94,162 | 3 | $36.4 million |
| 2025 | $86,146 | 4 | $36.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kier D Klepzig 3988 Jones Center Drive, Newton, GA 39870 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (229) 734-4706, kier.klepzig@jonesctr.org |
| What to submit | No set application form. |
| Deadlines | None except as established and published for specific programs |
| Restrictions | Ecological research, education and conservation that fit the mission of the Center. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ichauway Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 3 | $57,675 |
| Alabama | 1 | $28,471 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UGA Research Foundation Inc | Research | $56,425 |
| Auburn University | Research | $28,471 |
| Baker County Schools | Miscellaneous Contribution | $750 |
| Baker County 4-H Club | Miscellaneous Contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- P Russell Hardin
- Erik S Johnson
- Sara E Blalock
- Eli P Niepoky
- Kier Klepzig
- E Jenner Wood III
- Lawerence L Gellerstedt III
- Joseph A Arnold
- David P Stockert
Questions people ask
Does Ichauway Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None except as established and published for specific programs.
How much does Ichauway Inc give?
$86,146 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $14,610.
Who runs Ichauway Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists P Russell Hardin (President- Retired 1/31/25), Erik S Johnson (President- Elected 2/1/25), Sara E Blalock (Secretary - Elected 2/1/25) and Eli P Niepoky (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Ichauway Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.