Foundations that fund organizations in Tybee Island, Georgia

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

Funding landscape for Tybee Island nonprofits

7 private foundations gave $52K to Tybee Island organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.

7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tybee Island around $1,000. 5 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
7
Accept applications
2
of 7 that state a policy
Dollars to Tybee Island
$52K
latest filings
Grants
7
Typical median grant
$1,000
Based in GA
71%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Tybee Island organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
The Littlejohn Family FoundationSavannah, GA1$25K$25KPreselected onlyTo cultivate responsible stewardship of coastal georgia's n…
Georgia Power Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$20K$20KYesTybee island lighthouse restoration
John and Emma Derst Foundation IncSavannah, GA1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyFor furtherance of its charitable purpose
The Abw and Jrw Foundation IncSavannah, GA1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyCharitable
Colonial Foundation IncSavannah, GA1$500$500YesContribution
The Ormond Family Charitable FoundationFernandina Beach, FL1$100$100Preselected onlyGeneral OperatingExpemses
The Jelks Family Foundation IncWashington, DC1$100$100Preselected onlyDonation

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 Tybee Island, Georgia?

The Littlejohn Family Foundation, Georgia Power Foundation Inc, John and Emma Derst Foundation Inc, The Abw and Jrw Foundation Inc, Colonial Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Tybee Island 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 Tybee Island. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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