Burnt Hickory Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFortson, Georgia · EIN 85-1207236 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$40K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
74% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie's K-9 Rescue | Lafayette, AL | Animal welfare | $64,000 |
| Holding Hope Inc | Cuthbert, GA | Animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Humane County of Harris County | Hamilton, GA | Animal welfare | $17,135 |
| Woof Avenue Rescue | Auburn, AL | Animal welfare | $15,000 |
| Animal Ark Rescue | Columbus, GA | Animal welfare | $14,000 |
| Cruiser's Legacy Animal Rescue | Auburn, AL | Animal welfare | $12,500 |
| Savage Hart | Forston, GA | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Operation Dog Tag | Ferndale, WA | Animal welfare | $6,950 |
| Phenix City Court Referrals | Phenix City, AL | Animal welfare | $5,400 |
| New Hope Rescue Inc | Opelika, AL | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Paws Humane Society | Columbus, GA | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue NFP | Lemont, IL | Animal welfare | $4,500 |
| The Haven Animal Rescue | Fairhope, AL | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Rescue Coop | Conway, SC | Animal welfare | $2,500 |
| Airsong's Angels Inc | Box Springs, GA | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Next Stepp Animal Rescue | Midland, GA | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Franklin County Humane Society | Eastpoint, FL | Animal welfare | $1,750 |
| Florida Wild Mammal Association | Crawfordville, FL | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Precious Paws Rescue Inc | Warrior, AL | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Quail Forever | St Paul, MN | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Shelter & Rescue Partners | Fort Mitchell, AL | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | Individual welfare | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $1,000 |
| Two by Two Rescue | Helena, AL | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Fido's Landing Animal Rescue | Homewood, IL | Animal welfare | $800 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Animal welfare | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,285 | 27 |
| 2024 | $124,350 | 16 |
| 2023 | $222,017 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610649349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1207236
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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