The Jordan Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Jordan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $464,350 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $117,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$464,350
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$117,500
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $278,170 the year before.
35% 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 | $304,670 | 40 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $278,170 | 43 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $464,350 | 34 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Viki B Gilmore 6001 River Road Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31904 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (706) 577-1875 |
| What to submit | Request letter |
What The Jordan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 28 | $390,850 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Museum | General | $117,500 |
| Truth Spring Inc | General | $62,500 |
| Columbus Botanical Garden | General | $57,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $50,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | General | $27,500 |
| Columbus State University - Bo Bartlett Center | Bo bartlett center | $27,000 |
| Historic Westville | General | $25,000 |
| Highlands Cashiers Hospital Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Brookstone School | General | $17,000 |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Columbus State University Foundation | Olnick golf | $7,000 |
| Historic Linwood Foundation Inc | General | $6,500 |
| Columbus State University - Patrons of Music | Patrons of music | $5,000 |
| Columbus State University Foundation - Friends of Art | Friends of art | $5,000 |
| Rivercenter for the Performing Arts | General | $4,000 |
| Columbus State University Foundation - Schwab School of Music | Schwab school of music | $3,750 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation | General | $3,500 |
| Girls Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Chattahoochee Council Boy Scouts of America | General | $1,000 |
| Church of the Incarnation | General | $1,000 |
| Columbus State University - Pasaquan Fund | Pasaquan fund | $1,000 |
| Fred Haskins Commission | General | $1,000 |
| John B Amos Cancer Center | General | $1,000 |
| National Infantry Museum Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Paws Humane | General | $1,000 |
| Performing Arts Center | General | $1,000 |
| Rerouting Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Samarc Dream & Achieve Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Teen Challenge | General | $1,000 |
| The Bascom Center for Visual Arts | General | $1,000 |
| Trees Columbus | General | $1,000 |
| Chattahoochee River Warden Inc | General | $500 |
| Woodberry Forest School | General | $500 |
| Muscogee County Library | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen J Hobbs
- Katherine J Waddell
- Viki B Gilmore
- Gardnier W Garrard
- Wright Waddell
- Lenora Garrard
Questions people ask
Does The Jordan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Jordan Foundation Inc give?
$464,350 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Jordan Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Helen J Hobbs (President), Katherine J Waddell (Vice-President), Viki B Gilmore (Secretary/Treasurer) and Gardnier W Garrard (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Jordan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.