The John Zellars Jr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-2105781 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
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
37% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | Internship Scholarship | $87,500 |
| Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | Education Scholarship | $20,100 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | Atlanta, GA | Museum | $2,500 |
| Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, GA | Education | $250 |
| DeKalb Humane Society | Decatur, GA | Humane Society | $250 |
| Flagler County Humance Society | Palm Coast, FL | Humane Society | $250 |
| Cashiers-Highland Humane Society | Cashiers, NC | Humane Society | $250 |
| Mountain Theatre Company | Highlands, NC | Performing Arts | $150 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($11,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $176,750 | 13 |
| 2023 | $34,650 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630349349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2105781
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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