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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 58-0566147

Callaway Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Lagrange, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 95 grants and $10.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Paul S Tripp Penn III
209 Broome Street P O Box 790
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-7348
Form and materials
The foundation has a grant application which should be followed. Access to this document can be obtained at www.callawayfoundation.org on the grant policies page. If the application is from a church located in troup county, georgia, for a project for major additions and major improvements, a separate application is available on the same webpage. Such churches should follow the standard provisions of grant program for troup county churches and application for assistance form.
Deadlines
Grant requests should be received by mar. 15, jul. 15, oct. 15, or dec. 15 to be considered.
Restrictions
Grants are usually made for the benefit of projects and people in lagrange and troup county, georgia. In unusual circumstances, contributions are sometimes made towards deserving causes elsewhere in georgia where special consideration seems warranted. Significant grants are seldom made to projects elsewhere in the united states. The foundation prefers to contribute its funds for enduring construction projects and capital equipment. Grants are usually not made for loans, debt retirement, endowment, or operating expenses.

Assets and giving by year

1 return on file

Tax year 2024 is the only return we have read for this foundation so far.

  • Tax year 2024

    $10,194,171

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $305,293,730

Grants paid in 2024

95 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Troup CountyLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $1,500,000
  2. Friends of the Thread TrailLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $500,000
  3. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $470,600
  4. First United Methodist of LagrangeLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $463,974
  5. Lafayette Society of Performing ArtsLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $403,779
  6. Lagrange AcademyLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $390,083
  7. Wellstar FoundationMarietta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $375,000
  8. Lagrange-Troup County Homeless CoalitionLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $368,750
  9. Lafayette Christian SchoolLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $312,500
  10. Troup County Board of EducationLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $300,773
  11. United Way of West GeorgiaLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $266,200
  12. Harmony House Domestic Violence ShelterLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $250,000
  13. Wellstar West Georgia Medical CenterLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $250,000
  14. University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $250,000
  15. Early Learning Property ManagementAtlanta, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $250,000
  16. Lagrange Symphony OrchestraLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $210,658
  17. United Way of West GeorgiaLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $210,000
  18. Shepherd Center FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $200,000
  19. Georgia Tech FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General support - endowment fund

    $200,000
  20. Communities in Schools of GeorgiaAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $183,333
  21. Lagrange-Troup County Homeless CoalitionLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $155,000
  22. Boy Scouts of America Chattahoochee CouncilColumbus, GA

    Support for general operations

    $150,000
  23. City of LagrangeLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $150,000
  24. Lagrange Art MuseumLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $144,928
  25. Troup County Historical SocietyLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $140,000
  26. Dash for LagrangeLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $125,000
  27. Troup County Center for Strategic PlanningLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $125,000
  28. Baptist Tabernacle ChurchLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $107,657
  29. Clockwork Youth AcademyLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $100,000
  30. American Red Cross of Central Midwest GeorgiaLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $100,000
  31. Point UniversityWest Point, GA

    General support - endowment fund

    $100,000
  32. Troup County Center for Strategic PlanningLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $92,500
  33. Biblical History CenterLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $85,000
  34. Camp Southern GroundFayetteville, GA

    General support - endowment fund

    $84,000
  35. Elevation of 5C'S of ProphetNewnan, GA

    Support for general operations

    $75,000
  36. Feeding the ValleyMidland, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $73,190
  37. Circles of Troup CountyLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $70,000
  38. City of Lagrange Police DeptLagrange, GA

    General support - endowment fund

    $55,456
  39. Georgia HumanitiesAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $50,000
  40. Troup CaresLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $50,000
  41. Hope GiversAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $45,000
  42. Undue Medical DebtLong Island City, NY

    Support for general operations

    $43,200
  43. Twin Cedars Youth and Family ServicesLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $40,000
  44. Troup County Board of EducationLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $37,042
  45. Lagrange Art MuseumLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $33,750
  46. Hillside Montessori of LagrangeLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $33,027
  47. City of LagrangeLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $29,640
  48. Lagrange CollegeLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $26,513
  49. Community Foundation for the CrsaAugusta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  50. Lagrange Personal AidLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  51. United Way - ValdostaValdosta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  52. First Presbyterian Church of LagrangeLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  53. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $24,996
  54. Lagrange Women's Club Charitable TrustLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $24,000
  55. Troup Family ConnectionLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $22,725
  56. Choral Society of West GeorgiaLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $20,938
  57. Chattahoochee RiverkeeperLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $20,000
  58. First Presbyterian Church of LagrangeLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $20,000
  59. Twin Cedars Youth and Family ServicesLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $18,500
  60. Coweta ForceNewnan, GA

    Support for general operations

    $18,000
  61. Lagrange CollegeLagrange, GA

    General support - endowment fund

    $15,300
  62. Sleep in Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID

    Support for general operations

    $15,000
  63. Lagrange First United Methodist ChurchLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $15,000
  64. Lagrange AcademyLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $15,000
  65. Warren Temple United Methodist ChurchLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $14,657
  66. Self Help HarborLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $12,000
  67. Positive ContributionsLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  68. Sons of Lafayette Male ChoirLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  69. Twin Cedars Youth and Family ServicesLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  70. United Way of West GeorgiaLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  71. Auburn University FoundationAuburn, AL

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  72. Hillside Montessori of LagrangeLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  73. South Walton Montessori AcademySanta Rsa BCH, FL

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  74. Illuminate JusticeWest Point, GA

    Support for general operations

    $8,446
  75. Camp SunshineDecatur, GA

    Support for general operations

    $6,000
  76. Camp Twin LakesAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,500
  77. Casa of Troup CountyLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  78. Empowerment 3DLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  79. Ferst ReadersMadison, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  80. Grant Park ConservancyAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  81. Parkside FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  82. Rachel's GiftMcDonough, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  83. Trust for Public Land Georgia ChapterAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  84. Southside ChurchPeachtree City, GA

    Support for general operations

    $5,000
  85. Second Baptist ChurchLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $4,075
  86. Georgia Tech Christian Campus FellowshipAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $4,000
  87. Louise United Methodist ChurchLagrange, GA

    General support - permanent improvements

    $3,686
  88. Bread CoffeehouseAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $3,000
  89. Camp WoodrichSeattle, WA

    Support for general operations

    $3,000
  90. Chattooga ConversancyMountain Rest, SC

    Support for general operations

    $2,500
  91. Flint RiverkeeperAlbany, GA

    Support for general operations

    $2,500
  92. Georgia River NetworkAthens, GA

    Support for general operations

    $2,500
  93. Nicholas HouseAtlanta, GA

    Support for general operations

    $2,500
  94. TrustbuildingLagrange, GA

    Support for general operations

    $2,295
  95. Hearing Health FoundationNew York, NY

    Support for general operations

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $1,061,20022% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter6 grants $916,25019% of the total
  3. Education10 grants $813,17317% of the total
  4. Human services7 grants $574,92512% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation3 grants $510,50011% of the total
  6. Arts and culture6 grants $505,27410% of the total
  7. 9 other causes17 grants $462,43110% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia89 grants $10,123,971
  2. New York2 grants $44,700
  3. Alabama1 grant $10,000
  4. Florida1 grant $10,000
  5. Washington1 grant $3,000
  6. South Carolina1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

14 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Paul S Tripp Penn IIIPRESIDENT Hours 31Pay $0
  • Heather GrahamVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Esther S RaineySECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 27Pay $0
  • Jane Alice CraigTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $13,750
  • Ellen H HarrisSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $14,500
  • Charles D Hudson JrTREASURER Hours 1Pay $12,500
  • Ida H RussellTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • David Z Cauble IVTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $11,250
  • Fuller E Callaway IVTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $9,000
  • Meredith C KeyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $13,500
  • Charles D Hudson IIITRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $13,875
  • Howard Henry Hughes JrTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Samuel S CraigTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $500
  • Ray McKenzieVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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