Private foundation · EIN 46-4422548 · Statesboro, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J R Hendley Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $348K total, median $5,000. 79% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$348K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in GA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Baptist Church of StatesboroStatesboro, GACharitable$125K
Delight in the Lord MinistriesBrooklet, GAReligious, medical & education$35K
Haggai InstitutePeachtree Corners, GAReligious missions$30K
CruOrlando, FLReligious missions$26K
YounglifeHarlan, IAYouth services$22K
Famlies 4 FamliesLoganville, GAReligious - foster care$20K
RotaryStatesboro, GACharitable$13K
Citizens Against Violence IncStatesboro, GACharitable$10K
Fostering Bulloch Fostering FamiliesStatesboro, GACharitable$10K
Rockin' Out Alzheimer's DiseaseStatesboro, GAAlzheimer's awareness$10K
Lawrence N Weiss Charitable TrustStatesboro, GACharitable$7,980
Bulloch AcademyStatesboro, GAEducational$5,000
Georgia Southern University FoundationStatesboro, GACharitable$5,000
Ogeechee Technical College FoundatiStatesboro, GACharitable$5,000
Turkey TrotStatesboro, GACharitable$5,000
Campus OutreachBirmingham, ALReligious missions$4,200
Buena Vista Sports AcademySt Johns, FLReligious - mission work$3,100
Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch CountyStatesboro, GACharitable$3,000
The Hearts and Hands ClinicStatesboro, GACharitable - health care$3,000
Shs Quarterback Club IncStatesboro, GACharitable$2,500
Youth Career Commission IncStatesboro, GACharitable$2,500
Billy Graham Evangelistic AssocCharlotte, NCReligious$1,200
Bulloch County Historical SocietyStatesboro, GACharitable$295
William James Middle SchoolStatesboro, GACharitable$250

By state: Georgia 19 · Florida 2 · Iowa 1 · Alabama 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

J R Hendley Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Statesboro, Georgia, administered in care of Ray Hendley, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 J R Hendley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 J R Hendley Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $348K across 24 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does J R Hendley Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (19 grants), Florida (2 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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