Foundations that fund organizations in Fortson, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fortson nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $136K to Fortson organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fortson around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fortson
- $136K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in GA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fortson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood Partners Foundation Inc | Columbus, GA | 3 | $113K | $10K | Preselected only | Meeting needs of disabled kids; Research and patient care |
| Georgia Power Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support for operations |
| Georgia Rehabilitation Institute Inc | Augusta, GA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | August recognition and computer high tech award program for… |
| Moneta Group Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Address the deficiencies & challenges in the healthcare nee… |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
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 Fortson, Georgia?
Lockwood Partners Foundation Inc, Georgia Power Foundation Inc, Georgia Rehabilitation Institute Inc, Moneta Group Charitable Foundation, The Covia Foundation reported grants to Fortson 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 Fortson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.