Foundations that fund organizations in Fort Benning, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fort Benning nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $45K to Fort Benning organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fort Benning around $14K. 0 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fort Benning
- $45K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in GA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fort Benning organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc | Hillsboro, OR | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Program to award scholarships to ranger family members |
| Wickliffe P Draper Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Nichelson Family Foundation Co Gary L Nichelson | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operations |
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 Fort Benning, Georgia?
Harry a Merlo Foundation Inc, Wickliffe P Draper Trust, Nichelson Family Foundation Co Gary L Nichelson reported grants to Fort Benning 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 Fort Benning. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.