Gary Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-6034032
Foundation Overview
Based in Augusta, GA, Gary Foundation has awarded 86 grants totaling $292,944 to organizations in Georgia, South Carolina and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $13,804, with a median award of $2,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$292,944
Total Assets
$668,663
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
7
Median Grant
$3,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%
1 of 7 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Georgia
83% of all grants are concentrated in Georgia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Augusta (100%).
Funding Trajectory
+119%
Strong 119% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gary Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of The Most Holy | $10,704 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $4,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Historic Augusta | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2024 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2024 |
| Greenwood County Historical Society | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Preserve, Collect And Promote The History Of Greenwood County. | 2024 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $10,012 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2023 |
| Historic Augusta | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2023 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2023 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $10,012 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2023 |
| Historic Augusta | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2023 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2023 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $13,804 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2022 |
| Historic Augusta | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2022 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2022 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $13,804 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2022 |
| Historic Augusta | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2022 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2022 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $13,804 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2022 |
| Historic Augusta | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2022 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2022 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $12,216 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2021 |
| Historic Augusta | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2021 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2021 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $12,216 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2021 |
| Historic Augusta | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2021 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2021 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $3,970 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2020 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Discretionary | 2020 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2020 |
| Historic Augusta | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2020 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2020 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $1,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Savannah Riverkeeper Is A Nonprofit Advocacy Organization Working To Better The Savannah River Watershed Through Restoration, Protection And Education. | 2020 |
| Greenwood County | $2,000 | Greenwood, SC, US | To Keep South Carolina Beautiful | 2020 |
| Lowcountry Autism Foundation | $2,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Committed To Enhancing The Lives Of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Their Families Through Individually Designed Programming, Advocacy, And Awareness Efforts. | 2020 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | $3,000 | Memphis, TN, US | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Is To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2020 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $6,216 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2019 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Discretionary | 2019 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $3,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2019 |
| Historic Augusta | $1,000 | Augusta, GA, US | 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. | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | To Provide Meals Every Day To The Hungry And Provide Shelter For Homeless Men, Women, And Children Every Night." | 2019 |
| Historic Augusta | $1,186 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2018 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2018 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2018 |
| Morris Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2018 |
| Savannah River Keepers | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2018 |
| Historic Augusta | $1,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2017 |
| Historic Augusta | $1,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2016 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $12,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2016 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Discretionary | 2016 |
| Historic Augusta | $2,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2015 |
| Church Of The Most Holy | $9,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2015 |
| Cashiers Historical Society | $1,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | Discretionary | 2015 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $1,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2015 |
| Trees For Augusta | $1,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Discretionary | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gary Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 58-6034032 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3032 BRANSFORD RD Augusta, GA 30909-3006 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gary Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Judith M Gary |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Judith G Taylor |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
May 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.