The Train Foundation
Accepts applications
The Train Foundation is a private foundation in St Marys, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,940 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $4,420. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,940
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$4,420
- Assets$0
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $19,297 the year before.
36% 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 | $8,500 | 34 | $455,075 |
| 2024 | $19,297 | 34 | $0 |
| 2025 | $16,940 | 35 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | John C Train 803 Seminole, St Marys, GA 31558 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (912) 576-6775 |
| What to submit | Online Form |
| Deadlines | 6/15/2024 |
What The Train Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $10,070 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,170 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $1,455 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $990 |
| Virginia | 3 | $775 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $150 |
| Oregon | 1 | $125 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $80 |
| California | 1 | $75 |
| New York | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General | $4,420 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | General Fund | $3,675 |
| Saint Peter Church | Help with Church | $3,080 |
| King of Peace Episcopal Church | General Fund | $1,025 |
| The Colony Foundation | General | $550 |
| Episcopal High School | General | $550 |
| Gallery on the Green | General Fund | $500 |
| Center for Sustainable Coast | General | $450 |
| St Marys Little Theater | General | $350 |
| Yale University | General | $250 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $175 |
| Individual | General | $170 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $150 |
| Individual | General | $150 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General | $125 |
| Wilderness Society | General | $125 |
| Compassion and Choices | General Fund | $125 |
| Cato Institute | General | $100 |
| Individual | General | $90 |
| Disabled American Vets | General | $90 |
| Riverbanks Society | General | $80 |
| Berkeley Divinity School | General | $75 |
| Sierra Club | General Fund | $75 |
| Humane World for Animals | General Fund | $70 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General | $50 |
| Rails 2 Trails | General | $50 |
| Glynn Envir Coalition | General | $50 |
| National Wildlife Fed | General | $50 |
| Individual | General | $50 |
| Individual | General | $50 |
| Individual | General Fund | $50 |
| Chapel In the Valley | General Fund | $50 |
| Uso | General | $30 |
| National Park Foundation | General | $30 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | General Fund | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Craig
- Louise T Mancill
- John C Train
- Virginia Speirs
- Louise T Speirs
- Elizabeth M Speirs
Questions people ask
Does The Train Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 6/15/2024.
How much does The Train Foundation give?
$16,940 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs The Train Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Craig (Trustee), Louise T Mancill (Trustee), John C Train (Trustee) and Virginia Speirs (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Train Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and education.