Foundations that fund organizations in Plains, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Plains nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $154K to Plains organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Plains around $20K. 2 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Plains
- $154K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in GA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Plains organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Family Foundation Inc | Plains, GA | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | Low income housing repairs; Preserve historic site |
| Tr Lura Mobley Char UW | Orlando, FL | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo Charitable Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Provides education and building programs in southwest georg… |
| Charles & Eugenia Smith Family Foundation C/O Allison Register | Yulee, FL | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Charitable gift |
| Roy L Parker Family Foundation Inc | Americus, GA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provide cemetery maintenance |
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 Plains, Georgia?
Carter Family Foundation Inc, Tr Lura Mobley Char UW, The Thomas M and Irene Kirbo Charitable Foundation, Charles & Eugenia Smith Family Foundation C/O Allison Register, Roy L Parker Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Plains 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 Plains. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.