James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation is a private foundation in Gainesville, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $276,428 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $101,400. 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$276,428
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$101,400
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,000 the year before.
70% of its 2025 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 | $185,000 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $124,000 | 23 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $276,428 | 30 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
James D and Diane S Magnus 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.
What James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 24 | $255,400 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $528 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Christian Academy | Support private christian education | $101,400 |
| Touchdown Club | General support | $75,000 |
| University of Georgia Athletic Association | Funds for the athletic programs at the university | $27,300 |
| Covenant College | General support to help provide a range of academic & co-curricular programs | $10,000 |
| National Footbal Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Young Life | General support for at risk youth programs | $8,000 |
| Eagle Ranch | General support and in memory of philip carl mcdonald, betty strickland, lavern r. Porter, & ken nix | $6,350 |
| Good News Clinic | General support in memory of william "billy" h slack iii | $6,000 |
| Humane Society of Hall County | General support in memory of johnny woodcock & jodee barrett | $5,750 |
| Georgia Baseball Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Chaplain's fund | $2,500 |
| North Georgia Chaplain | Chaplain fund | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General support in memory of robert "bob" l. Hamrick, sr. & payl talmadge martin | $1,600 |
| North Georgia Community Foundation | Support for the mathis community hope fund & for the brenau university scholarship for women's leadership in memory of betty norton | $1,500 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General support in memory of cheryl rawls & support for the children's ministry in honor of jim wisehart | $1,500 |
| University of Georgia Funder | Support for the redcoat band enrichment fund & the coach mark richt nuerological diseases research fund | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lanier | Operation of program to assist young boys and girls with counciling, assistance, education. | $1,000 |
| Eliza Baker Memorial Scholarship | General support | $1,000 |
| Wabash County Cancer Society | General support in memory of daniel & barbar speicher | $1,000 |
| Shane Clark Memorial Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County | General support in memory of larkin murphy | $1,000 |
| TDNR Corp | General support in memory of emily dantzler | $1,000 |
| The Right Recovery | Support for the mckenzie crenshaw memorial fund in memory of kristy crenshaw nix | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $528 |
| Hall County Master Gardeners | General support in memory of judy mecum | $500 |
| First Baptist Church of Gainesville | Flower committee support in memory of carolyn jacobs | $500 |
| Good News Club of Gwinnett | Support for the gwinnett chapter of the child evangelism fellowship in memory of wanda hudson | $500 |
| Iglesia Generacion de Fe | General support | $500 |
| Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation | General support in memory of callier "danny" dunagan jr. | $500 |
| Hospice of Northeast Georgia | Support in memory of rose "marie" rouse justus | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Magnus
- Diane S Magnus
- Baya M Pruitt
- Brooke Kalinauskas
Questions people ask
Does James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation give?
$276,428 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James D Magnus (Trustee), Diane S Magnus (Trustee), Baya M Pruitt (Trustee) and Brooke Kalinauskas (Trustee).
What does James D and Diane S Magnus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.