Gary Foundation

EIN 58-6034032 · GA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3K Funds in GA, SC
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Gary Foundation based in GA paid 7 grants totaling $30.7K to 7 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $10.7K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY, SALVATION ARMY, and GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD BANK. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$173,388
Giving (latest yr)
$30,704
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
7
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Church of the Most Holy$10,704
  • Salvation Army$5,000
  • Golden Harvest Food Bank$4,000
  • Historic Augusta$3,000
  • Morris Museum of Art$3,000

Where grants went

  • Georgia$28,704 · 6 grants
  • South Carolina$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

Church of the Most Holy
Augusta, GA
To Support the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, IN Augusta, GA. the Church of the Most Holy Trinity Is a Catholic Community of Believers, Spiritually Nourished by Sacred Scripture and Tradition.
$10,704
Salvation Army
Augusta, GA
To Provide Meals Every Day to the Hungry and Provide Shelter for Homeless Men, Women, and Children Every Night."
$5,000
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Augusta, GA
To Support Golden Harvest Food Bank's Mission. Golden Harvest Food Bank Works With 175+ Partner Agencies Across 250 Counties IN GA and SC to Feed Hungry People IN the Communities. Golden Harvest Food Bank Is a Feeding America Partner Food Bank.
$4,000
Morris Museum of Art
Augusta, GA
The Morris Museum of Art Exists for the Purpose of Collecting, Preserving, and Interpreting the Art of the American South and Is Dedicated to Encouraging Artistic Inquiry, Providing a Rewarding and Enjoyable Visitor Experience, and Exercising Civic Responsibility. Its Aim Is the Enrichment of the Public.
$3,000
Historic Augusta
Augusta, GA
To Support the Mission of Historic Augusta, Inc. the Mission of Historic Augusta, Inc. Is to Preserve Historically OR Architecturally Significant Sites IN Augusta and Richmond County, Georgia.
$3,000
Savannah River Keepers
Augusta, GA
Savannah Riverkeeper Is a Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working to Better the Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection and Education.
$3,000
Greenwood County Historical Society
Greenwood, SC
To Preserve, Collect and Promote the History of Greenwood County.
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Gary Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Gary Foundation reported 7 itemized grants totaling $30.7K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $10.7K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY, SALVATION ARMY, GOLDEN HARVEST FOOD BANK, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Gary Foundation is a private foundation based in Georgia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Gary Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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