Community foundation · EIN 58-2184345
The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc
Augusta, GA
The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc is a community foundation based in Augusta, GA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $16.6M in grants paid across 196 grants, with $183M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta, Medical College of Georgia Foundation Inc and American Red Cross of Georgia.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation's unrestricted grants program requires that grant recipients be awarded funds through an application and selection process. once funds are awarded, agencies are required to submit a 6-month interim and 1-year financial report detailing how the funds were spent and the outcomes of the program. donor advised grant recipients receive letters advising that the funds are not to be used for any personal benefit. donor advised grants must be approved by the foundation's grants committee with notification and approval of the full board of directors. all donor advised and unrestricted grant recipients are verified as having public charity or 501(c)(3) status through an annual subscription to guidestar, inc. if agencies cannot be verified via guidestar, the irs's non-profit division can be contacted at 1-877-829-5500.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To engage, inform, and inspire donors and nonprofits to build a stronger and more vibrant community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $1,434,819 |
| Medical College of Georgia Foundation Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $1,311,724 |
| American Red Cross of Georgia | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $797,500 |
| Hub for Community Innovation Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $761,043 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $657,871 |
| Block by Block | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Purpose | $487,016 |
| Eab | Charlotte, NC | Charitable Purpose | $458,539 |
| Augusta University Foundation Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $412,800 |
| The City of Augusta | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $391,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Southern Territory | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $383,098 |
| United Way of the Central Savannah River Area | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $371,178 |
| North Augusta Forward | North Augusta, SC | Charitable Purpose | $365,000 |
| Augusta Preparatory Day School | Martinez, GA | Charitable Purpose | $357,208 |
| Via Cognitive Health Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $307,300 |
| Gehl Studio Inc | San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purpose | $302,500 |
| Apparo Academy | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $269,750 |
| Rise Augusta | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $268,726 |
| Burke County Family Connection Inc | Waynesboro, GA | Charitable Purpose | $260,000 |
| Csra Economic Opportunity Authority Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $249,000 |
| Richmond County School System | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $246,000 |
| Safe Homes of Augusta Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $227,300 |
| Augusta Heritage Academy Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $217,460 |
| Springwood Nurseries Inc | Evans, GA | Charitable Purpose | $189,000 |
| Harrisburg Family Health Care Inc | Augusta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $183,391 |
| Family Connection of Columbia County Inc | Grovetown, GA | Charitable Purpose | $155,000 |
The 25 largest of 196 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Georgia$13.3M · 146 grants
- South Carolina$1.17M · 33 grants
- Ohio$487K · 1 grant
- North Carolina$486K · 2 grants
- California$303K · 1 grant
- New York$140K · 2 grants
- Texas$95.3K · 2 grants
- Florida$41.9K · 3 grants
- District of Columbia$25K · 1 grant
- Connecticut$20K · 1 grant
- Virginia$20K · 2 grants
- Colorado$11.1K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $16,597,333 in grants paid (196 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta (GA), $1.43M, Medical College of Georgia Foundation Inc (GA), $1.31M, American Red Cross of Georgia (GA), $798K, Hub for Community Innovation Inc (GA), $761K and Golden Harvest Food Bank Inc (GA), $658K.