Jolly Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySavannah, Georgia · EIN 20-2073674 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$18K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$750
Total assets$150K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Savannah, GA | Music with a mission | $3,500 |
| Caretta Research Project | Savannah, GA | Research support | $2,000 |
| Ogeechee Riverkeeper | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $1,200 |
| Mountain Film in Savannah | Telluride, CO | General fund | $1,000 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Savannah Wildlife Rescue Center | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| The Orianne Society | Tiger, GA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Union Mission | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Ossabaw Island Foundation Inc | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $750 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Marine extension and ga sea grant | $750 |
| Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $750 |
| Swainsboro Betty Gambrell Animal Shelter | Swainsboro, GA | General fund | $700 |
| First Baptist | Savannah, GA | General fund | $500 |
| One Hundred Miles | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Presbyterian Homes of Georgia | Quitman, GA | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| The Unforgettable Dream Fund | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Old Savannah City Mission | Savannah, GA | Unrestricted grant | $300 |
| True Vine Deliverance Ministry | Eutaw, AL | Unrestricted grant | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,200 | 20 |
| 2024 | $16,750 | 21 |
| 2023 | $8,050 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611489349100966
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2073674
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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