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Ed & Claude Fortson Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is First Union National Bank Tax Dept. It holds total assets of $7.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have grown from $5.9M in 2011 to $7M in 2023. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia. According to available records, Ed & Claude Fortson Charitable Trust has made 74 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $335K in 2020 to $440K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $445K distributed across 19 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $80K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ed & Claude Fortson Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA.
Ed & Claude Fortson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.7M across 74 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $80K.
Ed & Claude Fortson Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ed & Claude Fortson Charitable Trust is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$511K
Total Assets
$7M
Fair Market Value
$8.8M
Net Worth
$7M
Grants Paid
$440K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$138K
Distribution Amount
$404K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortson Youth Training CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Fayetteville, GA | $60K | 2023 |
| Southern Crescent Sexual Assault CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Jonesboro, GA | $80K | 2023 |
| Berea Christian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Hampton United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $40K | 2023 |
| Henry County Cancer Services IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $40K | 2023 |
| Remembering Officers Children IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Hampton First Baptist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| A Friends House IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| Calvary Baptist Church Of Hampton IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| Connecting Henry IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| People First Of Henry County IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Lovejoy, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Flint River CountGENERAL SUPPORT | Griffin, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| Zion Baptist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| First ReadersGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rocky Creek ElementaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Henry For Music IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Stockbridge, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hampton High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hampton Elementary SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hampton Middle SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| New Wardell United Methodist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mighty Hero Home Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Life Radio Ministries IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Griffin, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| Tennis People IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Griffin, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| Henry County Scholarship FoundationGENERAL | Mcdonough, GA | $40K | 2022 |
| The Henry County CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $15K | 2022 |
| The Genealogical Society Of HenryGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $15K | 2022 |
| Ferst Readers For Henry County GaGENERAL | Madison, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Henry County High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Mcdonough, GA | $40K | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Metro AtlantGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2021 |