Private foundation · EIN 58-2398209 · Savannah, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Courtney Knight Gaines 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: 28 grants paid, $732K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$732K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in GA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest of Coastal GaSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$360K
Lake Junaluska AssemblyLake Junaluska, NCUnrestricted charitable grant$50K
Haywood Christian MinistryWaynesville, NCUnrestricted charitable grant$35K
Hospice SavannahSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$30K
Wesley Monumental ChurchSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$30K
Leukemia & Lymphoma SoceitySavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$20K
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCUnrestricted charitable grant$20K
Savannah Book FestivalSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$20K
Union Mission IncSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$20K
Congregation Mickve IsraelSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$15K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Blue Ridge Parkway FoundationWinstonsalem, NCUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Community Housing Services AgencySavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Friends of Tos TheaterPembroke, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Georgia ConservancyAtlanta, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Pacific Crest Trail AssnSacramento, CAUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
University of Va Athletics FdnCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
YMCASavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$10K
Urban Hope IncSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$6,800
Alzheimer's Association of Coastal GaSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Appalachian Trail ConservancyHarpers Ferry, WVUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Caretta Research ProjectSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Chatham Transitional MinistriesSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Frank Callen Boys & Girls ClubSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Friends of Oatland IslandSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
International Friendship CenterHighlands, NCUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Over the Moon Diaper BankSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000
Safe ShelterSavannah, GAUnrestricted charitable grant$5,000

By state: Georgia 20 · North Carolina 4 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1 · Virginia 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Savannah, Georgia, administered in care of Martin a Cruz Citibank Na, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Courtney Knight Gaines 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 Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $732K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (20 grants), North Carolina (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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