Ed and Claude Fortson Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 58-6201850 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$430K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center | Jonesboro, GA | General support | $65,000 |
| Fortson Youth Training Center | Fayetteville, GA | General support | $60,000 |
| Berea Christian Church | Hampton, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Henry County Scholarship Foundation | Mcdonough, GA | General | $40,000 |
| Harvest Point Church | Locust Grove, GA | General support | $40,000 |
| Hampton First Baptist Church | Hampton, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church of Hampton Inc | Hampton, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Hampton United Methodist Church | Hampton, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| A Friends House Inc | Mcdonough, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| People First of Henry County Inc | Lovejoy, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Zion Baptist Church | Hampton, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Flint River Count | Griffin, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Remembering Officers Children Inc | Mcdonough, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Tennis People Inc | Griffin, GA | General support | $7,500 |
| Henry for Music Inc | Stockbridge, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Hampton High School | Hampton, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Hampton Elementary School | Hampton, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ferst Readers for Henry County Ga | Madison, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Hampton Middle School | Hampton, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Mighty Hero Home Foundation Inc | Mcdonough, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rocky Creek Elementary | Hampton, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| High Museum of Art | Atlanta, GA | Gneral support | $5,000 |
| Helping in His Name Ministries Food Pa | Stickbridge, GA | Program support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $430,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $440,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $440,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6201850
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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