GOODLETTSVLLE, TN

Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation

Also known as: FOUNDATION

Quick Facts

EIN: 611492355
Location: GOODLETTSVLLE, TN
Phone: (615) 855-4000
Category: Human Services
Total Assets: $4.5M
Annual Income: $1.5M
IRS Ruling Year: 2007
Organization Type: Non-Operating Foundation
Principal Officer: % Anita C Elliott Ttee
Tax Deductibility: Contributions are deductible

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About This Foundation

Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation is a private corporation based in GOODLETTSVLLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is % Anita C Elliott Ttee. It holds total assets of $4.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. PROVIDE AID TO DISTRESSED DOLLAR GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL SUCH AS DEATH OR DISASTER. According to available records, Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation has made 4,290 grants totaling $8M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $2M and $3.9M annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $3.9M distributed across 2,106 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $34 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 3,064 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

Application Information

Restrictions

GRANTS ARE ONLY FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES OF DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL SUCH AS THE LOSS OF HOME DUE TO FIRE OR NATURAL DISASTER, EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES RELATED TO THE DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE OR HIS OR HER ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT, DISPLACEMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE DUE TO STATE OR FEDERAL DECLARED DISASTER, AND THE OCCURRENCE OF A LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR INJURY OR AN OTHERWISE UNEXPECTED ACUTE ILLNESS OR INJURY THAT REQUIRES EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION OR EXTENSIVE MEDICAL CARE FOR EITHER THE EMPLOYEE OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. ALL APPLICANTS MUST FULLY COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE EVIDENCE OF THE SITUATION GENERATING THE NEED.

Programs & Activities

PROVIDE AID TO DISTRESSED DOLLAR GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL SUCH AS DEATH OR DISASTER.

Expenses: $2M

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation fund?

PROVIDE AID TO DISTRESSED DOLLAR GENERAL EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL SUCH AS DEATH OR DISASTER. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4,290 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN.

How much does Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation give in grants?

Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation has distributed a total of $8M across 4,290 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $34 to $5K.

How do I apply for a grant from Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation?

Where is Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation located?

Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation is headquartered in GOODLETTSVLLE, TN.

Key People & Compensation (2024)

Name	Title	Compensation	Benefits	Total
Anita Elliott	TREASURER	$0	$0	$0
Rhonda Taylor	DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0
Rod West	DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0

990 Tax Filings

Year	Return Type	PDF
2024	990PF	View
2023	990PF	View
2022	990PF	View
2021	990PF

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$2.2M

2023+5%

Total Assets

$5.6M

2023+3%

Fair Market Value

$5.6M

2023

Net Worth

$5.6M

2023

Grants Paid

$2M

2023

Contributions

$2.2M

2023

Net Investment Income

$187K

2023

Distribution Amount

2023

Total Giving by Year

Asset Growth

Revenue Over Time

Liabilities Over Time

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Revenue Sources (2023)

Contributions: $2.2M
Interest: $187K

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue: $2.4M
Total Expenses: $2.2M
Exempt Purpose Expenses: $2M
Required Distribution: $0
Undistributed Income: $0
Total Liabilities: $3K
Excise Tax: $3K
Tax Due: $3K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationNo

Grants to IndividualsNo

Non-Charity GrantsNo

Lobbying ActivityNo

Excess Business HoldingsNo

Grantmaking Insights

Total Grants

4,290

Total Giving

$8M

Average Grant

$2K

Median Grant

$2K

Unique Recipients

3,064

Most Common Grant

$2K

Grant Disbursements by Year

Grant Range

Min$34

Max$5K

Median: $2K

Smallest grantLargest grant

Openness to New Grantees (2024)

of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients

Grant Size Distribution

Geographic Distribution of Grants

TN$8M (4290)

Past Grantees

Recipient	Location	Amount	Year
David Alfaro-MULTIPLE-	Goodlettsville, TN	$4K	2024
Samantha HyattFUNERAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE	Goodlettsville, TN	$4K	2024
Cedrick Ayafor-MULTIPLE-	Goodlettsville, TN	$4K	2024
Jamario Gibbs-MULTIPLE-	Goodlettsville, TN	$3K	2024
Stacie Bonnell-MULTIPLE-	Goodlettsville, TN	$3K	2024