The Cms Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Georgia · EIN 58-2316503 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$102K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
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
23% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $16,000 |
| Right From the Start | Columbus, GA | General | $10,000 |
| Global Effect Ministry | Rosemary Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Global Teen Challenge | Columbus, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Leading the Way | Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Mercy Med | Columbus, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Ministries | San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Young Life - Columbus | Columbus, GA | General | $5,000 |
| International Friendship Ministries | Columbus, GA | General | $3,500 |
| Teen Challenge | Columbus, GA | General | $3,500 |
| Africa Rural Mission | Columbus, GA | General | $3,000 |
| Tms Global | Norcross, GA | General | $3,000 |
| Columbus Baptist Association | Columbus, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Harvest Moment | Columbus, GA | Take the city | $2,500 |
| National Civil War Naval Museum | Columbus, GA | General | $2,500 |
| National Infantry Foundation | Columbus, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Rivercenter | Columbus, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Truthspring (Highland Community Church) | Columbus, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Safehouse Ministries | Columbus, GA | General | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Auxiliary | Columbus, GA | General | $1,500 |
| Billboards for Jesus | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Columbus Museum | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Equipping and Encouraging Church Leaders Inc | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Micah's Promise | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General | $1,000 |
| Springer Opera House | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $1,000 |
| The Truth 1077 | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Valley Rescue Mission | Columbus, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Ministries | Charlotte, NC | General | $500 |
| Carillon Beach Chapel | Panama City Beach, FL | General | $500 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Jeeah's Hope | Pine Mountain, GA | General | $500 |
| United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley | Columbus, GA | General | $500 |
| Young Life - Florida | Ocala, FL | General | $500 |
| Young Life - Southeast Region | Marietta, GA | General | $500 |
| Young Lives | Columbus, GA | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,500 | 38 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $103,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349100526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2316503
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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