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Est.

1956

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $5.8M in total grants paid to 89 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BENEFITS DONORS, DONEES, AND THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SAFE, SIMPLE, INEXPENSIVE, AND TAX EFFICIENT VEHICLE FOR PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL ACCUMULATION, INVESTMENT AND DISTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Total Funding Given
$5.8M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
109
Median 1st year grant
$12.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jennifer Abshire
Board Member
L
Linda J Evans
Board Member
J
Justin a Godchaux
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Louisiana, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $5.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE, PARKER'S COMMUNITY FUND INC, and AMERICA'S SECOND HARVEST OF COASTAL GEORGIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.