Private foundation · EIN 26-6185511 · Thomasville, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $420K total, median $84K. 86% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$420K
Median grant
$84K
Stays in GA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brevard Music Center IncBrevard, NCGeneral charitable purposes$105K
Thomasville Center for the ArtsThomasville, GAGeneral charitable purposes$84K
Thomasville Entertainment FoundatioThomasville, GAGeneral charitable purposes$84K
YMCA - ThomasvilleThomasville, GAGeneral charitable purposes$84K
Thomas County Historical SocietyThomasville, GAGeneral charitable purposes$21K
United Way of Thomas CountyThomasville, GAGeneral charitable purposes$21K
Vashti IncThomasville, GAGeneral charitable purposes$21K

By state: Georgia 6 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Thomasville, Georgia, administered in care of Thomas H Vann Jr, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $420K across 7 grants, a median of $84K.

Where does Emily and Bill Searcy Charitable Tr give?

Georgia (6 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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