Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySavannah, Georgia · EIN 58-2398209 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$732K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
28% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest of Coastal Ga | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $360,000 |
| Lake Junaluska Assembly | Lake Junaluska, NC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Haywood Christian Ministry | Waynesville, NC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Hospice Savannah | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Wesley Monumental Church | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Soceity | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Savannah Book Festival | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Union Mission Inc | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Congregation Mickve Israel | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Community Housing Services Agency | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Friends of Tos Theater | Pembroke, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Georgia Conservancy | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Assn | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| University of Va Athletics Fdn | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| YMCA | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Urban Hope Inc | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $6,800 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Coastal Ga | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Caretta Research Project | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Chatham Transitional Ministries | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Friends of Oatland Island | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| International Friendship Center | Highlands, NC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Over the Moon Diaper Bank | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Safe Shelter | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $731,800 | 28 |
| 2023 | $527,050 | 30 |
| 2022 | $445,050 | 25 |
| 2021 | $431,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522039349101102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2398209
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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