Private foundation · EIN 47-4186571 · Jacksonville, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chris and Shelly Demetree Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $236K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$236K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Brigid Catholic Church (mustard Seed Ministry)Johns Creek, GAGeneral fund$150K
Alexander-Tharpe Fund Georgia Tech Athletic AssociationAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$25K
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$15K
Children's Museum of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$8,000
St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral fund$7,500
Ccs Charity GuildJohns Creek, GAGeneral fund$5,000
Marist School IncAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$5,000
Mustard Seed CommunitiesMedfield, MAGeneral fund$5,000
Furniture Bank of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$5,000
Holy Redeemer Catholic SchoolJohns Creek, GAGeneral fund$5,000
Georgia Tech Catholic CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$3,000
Smile Train IncNew York, NYGeneral fund$2,000

By state: Georgia 9 · Tennessee 1 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Chris and Shelly Demetree Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Chris and Shelly Demetree Family Foundation Inc 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 Chris and Shelly Demetree Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $236K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Chris and Shelly Demetree Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (9 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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