Community Enterprises Inc
Historical FunderThomaston, Georgia · EIN 58-6043415 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,731.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NEIL HIGHTOWER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1089, THOMASTON GA 30286 |
| Phone | 7066477684 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING WITH SUPPORTING DATA |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31, ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA WITHING APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES OF THOMASTON, GA. ALSO, THE THOMASTON CITY AND UPSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT RECEIVE DONATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Educational | $135,500 |
| First United Methodist Church | Thomaston, GA | Religious | $110,000 |
| Gordon State College Foundation | Barnesville, GA | Educational | $75,000 |
| Urmc Health Foundation | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $67,386 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Upson County Schools | Thomaston, GA | Educational | $25,731 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Thomaston Upson Arts Council | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Joy Community Development Program | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Skipstone Academy - Westwood Campus | Thomaston, GA | Educational | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Thomaston, GA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Upson Historical Society | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Flint River Council Boy Scouts | Griffin, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Thomaston-Upson County Humane Society | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Thomaston-Upson County Airport | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Inc | Mableton, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| City of Thomaston - Greatest Generation Park | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $5,269 |
| Thompson-Upson's Heart & Soul Inc | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Valdosta State University - Annual Fund | Valdosta, GA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Georgia State Society - Nsdar | Warrenton, GA | Charitable | $870 |
| Augusta Preparatory Day School | Martinez, GA | Educational | $0 |
| Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church | Thomaston, GA | Charitable | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $656,756 | 25 |
| 2023 | $608,328 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542969349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6043415
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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