Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $430,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$430,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $440,000 the year before.
4% 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 | $440,000 | 23 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $440,000 | 23 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $430,000 | 23 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust 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 Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 23 | $430,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center | General support | $65,000 |
| Fortson Youth Training Center | General support | $60,000 |
| Berea Christian Church | General support | $50,000 |
| Henry County Scholarship Foundation | General | $40,000 |
| Harvest Point Church | General support | $40,000 |
| Hampton First Baptist Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church of Hampton Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Hampton United Methodist Church | General support | $15,000 |
| A Friends House Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| People First of Henry County Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Zion Baptist Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Flint River Count | General support | $10,000 |
| Remembering Officers Children Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Tennis People Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Henry for Music Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Hampton High School | General support | $5,000 |
| Hampton Elementary School | General support | $5,000 |
| Ferst Readers for Henry County Ga | General | $5,000 |
| Hampton Middle School | General support | $5,000 |
| Mighty Hero Home Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Rocky Creek Elementary | General support | $5,000 |
| High Museum of Art | Gneral support | $5,000 |
| Helping in His Name Ministries Food Pa | Program support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Jones Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust give?
$430,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Jones Trust Co (Trustee).
What does Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.