Rossville Memorial Center
Preselected recipients only
Rossville Memorial Center is a private foundation in Rising Fawn, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$45,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $46,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 12 | $934,445 |
| 2024 | $46,200 | 13 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $45,500 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Rossville Memorial Center 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 Rossville Memorial Center funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $29,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $12,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries | Government/city program | $7,000 |
| Fairyland Elementary School | Education | $6,000 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | Tennessee homeless | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Food Bank | Tennessee homeless program | $5,000 |
| McKamey Animal Hospital | Animal rescue/adoption | $4,000 |
| Southside Youth Development | Youth program | $3,500 |
| Crabtree Farms | Education | $3,000 |
| Dade Animal Rescue Team | Animal rescue/adoption | $3,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Education | $2,500 |
| Welcome Home Chattanooga | Youth program | $2,500 |
| University Charter School | Education | $2,000 |
| Lookout Mountain School | Government program | $1,000 |
| West Brow Fire Department | Fire department | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Finch
- Hazel Bell
- Frank Bell
- Elisabeth Donnovin
- Alex Zoanni
- Hayes Finch
- Hayden Bell
Questions people ask
Does Rossville Memorial Center accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rossville Memorial Center give?
$45,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Rossville Memorial Center?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Finch (President), Hazel Bell (Secretary), Frank Bell (Treasurer) and Elisabeth Donnovin (Officer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Rossville Memorial Center fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and animals.