The Train Foundation
Historical FunderSt Marys, Georgia · EIN 58-6369886 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $70 and $450.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | John C Train |
|---|---|
| Address | 803 Seminole, St Marys GA 31558 |
| Phone | 9125766775 |
| Form and materials | Online Form |
| Deadlines | 6/15/2024 |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | Macon, GA | General Fund | $3,675 |
| Saint Peter Church | Fernandina Beach, FL | Help with Church | $3,080 |
| King of Peace Episcopal Church | Kingsland, GA | General Fund | $1,025 |
| The Colony Foundation | New Haven, CT | General | $550 |
| Episcopal High School | Alexandria, VA | General | $550 |
| Center for Sustainable Coast | St Simons Island, GA | General | $450 |
| St Marys Little Theater | St Marys, GA | General | $350 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General | $250 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General | $150 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General | $125 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General | $100 |
| Disabled American Vets | Washington, DC | General | $90 |
| Riverbanks Society | Columbia, SC | General | $80 |
| Berkeley Divinity School | New Haven, CT | General | $75 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | General Fund | $75 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | General Fund | $70 |
| Glynn Envir Coalition | Brunswick, GA | General | $50 |
| National Wildlife Fed | Merrifield, VA | General | $50 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $30 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | Stamford, CT | General Fund | $30 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($6,085). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,940 | 35 |
| 2024 | $20,587 | 34 |
| 2023 | $8,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100617
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6369886
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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