Foundations that fund organizations in Cornelia, Georgia

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Cornelia nonprofits

12 private foundations gave $56K to Cornelia organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.

21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cornelia around $2,000. 8 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
12
Accept applications
3
of 12 that state a policy
Dollars to Cornelia
$56K
latest filings
Grants
21
Typical median grant
$2,000
Based in GA
67%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Cornelia organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
Heaton McBrayer Foundation IncToccoa, GA1$15K$15KPreselected onlyGeneral donation
Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation IncToccoa, GA5$8,800$1,000Preselected onlyGeneral contribution; General support
Watson-Brown Foundation IncThomson, GA1$8,000$8,000YesAwarded scholarship grants
Hugh M Inman Foundation IncAtlanta, GA2$8,000$4,000Preselected onlyProvide operating funds; Provide assistance to those in need
Oconee Federal Charitable FoundationSeneca, SC1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral charitable uses
Peach State Fcu Cares Foundation IncLawrenceville, GA5$4,075$1,000Preselected onlyContribution
The Ross Webb FundSouth Dartmouth, MA1$3,000$3,000Preselected onlyBenevolent
Fieldale Farms FoundationBaldwin, GA1$2,000$2,000Preselected onlyN/a
Georgia Power Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$1,000$1,000YesVfl english language acquisition program
Tractor Supply Company FoundationBrentwood, TN1$500$500YesHometown heroes donation
Hagerty Drivers FoundationWilmington, DE1$500$500Preselected onlyScholarship Grant
McNeely Foundation IncToccoa, GA1$200$200Preselected onlyGeneral fund

Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.

Common questions

Which foundations give to nonprofits in Cornelia, Georgia?

Heaton McBrayer Foundation Inc, Thomas T and Bernice F Irvin Foundation Inc, Watson-Brown Foundation Inc, Hugh M Inman Foundation Inc, Oconee Federal Charitable Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Cornelia organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.

How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?

A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.

Is this list complete?

No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Cornelia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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