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The Challenge of the Second Mile Foundation

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Georgia · EIN 274285500

The Challenge of the Second Mile Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5001$48,867
2024$00$52,909
2025$1,5002$57,581

How to apply

The Challenge of the Second Mile 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Challenge of the Second Mile Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$1,000
Georgia1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Naomi's Village
McKinney, TX
General use of donee$1,000
The Food Mill Food Farmacy
Columbus, GA
General use of donee$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Challenge of the Second Mile Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Challenge of the Second Mile Foundation give?

$1,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs The Challenge of the Second Mile Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists H George Jarrell Jr (President/Treasurer) and Kim M Jarrell (Vice President/Secretary).

What does The Challenge of the Second Mile Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.

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