Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Albany, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $201,646 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $104,646. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$201,646
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$104,646
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $188,559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $214,639 | 25 | $4.0 million |
| 2023 | $190,526 | 24 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $188,559 | 22 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $201,646 | 22 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marc McAfee PO Box 70847, Albany, GA 31708 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (229) 883-8028 |
| What to submit | No special form |
What Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 22 | $201,646 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Partners Riverquarium | Education - operating budget | $104,646 |
| Andrew College | Education - operating budget | $25,000 |
| Thronateeska Heritage Foundation | Cultural-operating budget | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Albany | Youth-operating budget | $10,000 |
| Albany Rescue Mission | Public charity - operating budget | $5,000 |
| Liberty House | Public charity - operating budget | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | Public charity - operating budget | $4,000 |
| The Anchorage Inc | Charitable org.-operating budget | $4,000 |
| YMCA of Albany | Youth and adults - operating budget | $4,000 |
| Sowega Council on Aging | Charitable org.-operating budget | $3,500 |
| Darton Health Professions Foundation | Education - operating budget | $3,000 |
| Theatre Albany | Cultural - operating budget | $3,000 |
| Albany Arc | Public charity - operating budget | $2,000 |
| Albany Chorale | Public charity - operating budget | $2,000 |
| Albany Symphony Association | Cultural-operating budget | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Outreach Center | Public charity - operating budget | $2,000 |
| Dougherty County Family Literacy Council | Public charity - operating budget | $2,000 |
| Helping Hands Ending Hunger | Public charity - operating budget | $2,000 |
| Porterfield United Methodist Church | Religious-operating budget | $2,000 |
| Albany Area Arts Council | Cultural-operating budget | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Public charity - operating budget | $1,000 |
| Young Life of Albany | Youth - operating budget | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc McAfee
- Gayle Chapman
- Haley Chapman
- LPL Financial
Questions people ask
Does Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust give?
$201,646 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc McAfee (Trustee), Gayle Chapman (Trustee), Haley Chapman (Trustee) and LPL Financial (Trust Committee).
What does Loretta H McKnight Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.