John and Emma Derst Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySavannah, Georgia · EIN 58-6043441 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,150 and $1,350.
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
0% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Community Foundation | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $10,400 |
| Salvation Army Sav'h Home Town Endw | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,700 |
| Georgia Independent Colleges Assn | Atlanta, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,700 |
| Hospice of Savannah Endwmt | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Coastal Heritage Society Endwmt Fd | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,400 |
| Benedictine Millitary School Endowm | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,350 |
| St Vincent's Academy Endwmt Fd | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,350 |
| Ram Bam Day School Endwmt Fd | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,350 |
| Memorial Day School Endwmt | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,350 |
| West Broad Street YMCA Endwmt Fd | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| YMCA Habersham St Endwmt Fd | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| Victor B Jenkins Boys Club Endmt | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| Frank Callen Boysgirls Club Endwmt | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| Humane Society Endwmt Fd | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| Bethesda Union Society | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,300 |
| Calvary Baptist Day School Endwmt | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,250 |
| American Cancer Society | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| Rape Crisis Center Endwmt Fund | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| Telfair Museum of Art Endwmt Fd | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| Greenbriar Children's Center Endwmt | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| Two Hundred Club Endowmt Fd | Midway, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| Georgia Salzburger Society | Rincon, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| Savannah Ogeechee Canal Society | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,200 |
| Mighty 8Th Af Museum Endwmt | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,150 |
| Georgia Radio Reading Services | Atlanta, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,100 |
| Coastal Pet Rescue | Guyton, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Islands Feral Cat Project | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| LIVING VINE Inc | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Savannah Children's Theatre | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $800 |
| GA Rescue Rehabilitatn Relocatn | savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $700 |
| One Love Animal Rescue | Savannah, GA | For furtherance of its charitable purpose | $500 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($18,350). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,150 | 42 |
| 2024 | $67,050 | 42 |
| 2023 | $80,150 | 47 |
| 2022 | $80,350 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103140
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6043441
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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