The Heaton McBrayer Foundation concentrates giving in northeast Georgia with a strong emphasis on Christian congregations, faith-based learning centers, and regional higher-education scholarships. Grants frequently support building/capital needs, operating support for church-run social programs and youth camps, and tuition/scholarship awards to nearby colleges. The foundation appears locally focused (Toccoa/Stephens/Habersham counties), preferring mid-sized awards to familiar organizations and recurrent grantees rather than national causes.
A defining feature of Heaton Mcbrayer Foundation Inc is its sustained support for northeast Georgia churches, Christian learning centers, and local scholarship programs. Recent grants show a pattern of funding that mixes operating support, building and repair work, and tuition awards, with many gifts staying close to Toccoa and surrounding communities. The foundation also backs youth camps and ministry programs tied to area congregations, including a $29,500 grant to First Baptist Church in Toccoa for camps, mission trip, and bus needs. Another recurring thread is support for Christian education: the foundation gave $25,000 to Stephens Co Christian Learning Cent for a building and land fund and $25,000 to Sc Christian Learning Center for a general donation. Those grants sit alongside awards to colleges and universities, showing a donor that supports both faith-based local institutions and regional student aid.
Christian education is one of the clearest themes in the recent grants. The foundation gave $25,000 to Stephens Co Christian Learning Cent for a building and land fund and $25,000 to Sc Christian Learning Center for a general donation, both in Toccoa. It also backed higher education with $15,000 to The University of Georgia for educational scholarships and $15,000 to Toccoa Falls College for 3 educational scholarships. Youth work is another focus: Camp Fire GA received $30,000 for operating and matching, and Camp Toccoa received $15,000 for Camp Fire Georgia. Church support appears in multiple forms, including $25,000 to Crossroads Baptist Church for a building fund and $25,000 to Antioch Baptist Church for signage and repairs.
Typical awards are mid-sized, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $7,500, and a p75 of $15,000. The recent record also includes larger one-off grants at $25,000 to $30,000, indicating a mix of routine support and larger project gifts. The foundation is an operating charity rather than a grantmaker with program-related investments, and it also funds individuals through scholarships. Grant patterns suggest repeated relationships with some organizations over multiple years, including churches, learning centers, and campus programs.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $15K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Concentrated, locally focused mid-size grants (roughly $10k–$45k), a mix of repeated funding to core religious and education grantees and one-off gifts for capital or program needs; funding types include operating support, building/capital gifts, program sponsorships, and scholarships.
Notable grantees: First Baptist Church (local congregation support/Christmas Closet), Antioch Baptist Church (building fund), Toccoa Falls College (scholarships/donations for students), The Hope Center (operating support for local services), Camp Fire Georgia / Camp Toccoa (youth camp and program support)
Giving is heavily concentrated in Georgia, which accounts for 90% of grants, and the foundation’s scope is local. Toccoa appears often among recipient locations, alongside Mt Airy, Gainesville, Duluth, Suwanee, Athens, and Auburn, Alabama. The recipient-country mix is entirely U.S.-based, with 85 grants in the United States. The pattern points to a northeastern Georgia core with occasional support reaching other parts of the state and a small number of out-of-state educational awards.
The recent grants point to churches, Christian learning centers, youth programs, and scholarship recipients. Examples include support for church building and repair work, operating aid for a camp, and educational scholarships for students at regional colleges and universities.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, and the grant record includes scholarship awards such as 3 educational scholarships to Toccoa Falls College and 2 educational scholarships to Auburn University.
The distribution centers on modest awards: p25 is $5,000, the median is $7,500, and p75 is $15,000. Recent grants also show larger gifts in the $25,000 to $30,000 range.
Its grantmaking is local and overwhelmingly in Georgia, which receives 90% of grants. Recipient cities that appear repeatedly include Toccoa, Gainesville, Mt Airy, Duluth, Suwanee, and Athens.
The pattern includes recurring support to familiar organizations. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including churches, Christian learning centers, and campus-related programs, alongside one-off project grants for building, repairs, and special events.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | TOCCOA, GA | $80,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATIONS |
| ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH | MT AIRY, GA | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| TOCCOA LIFE | TOCCOA, GA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| SC CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER | TOCCOA, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | ATHENS, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
| PEACHTREE CHRISTIAN HEALTH | DULUTH, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GAINESVILLE UNITED METHODIST | GAINESVILLE, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| TUGALO BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | EASTANOLLEE, GA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA | DAHLONEGA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE | TOCCOA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| FCA STEPHENS COUNTY | CORNELIA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| SAMFORD UNIVERSITY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $15,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CAMP TOCCOA | TOCCOA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | CAMP FIRE GEORGIA |
| AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY | AUGUSTA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HABERSHAM CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER | MT AIRY, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEG | TIFTON, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF HALL CO | OAKWOOD, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| STEPHENS COUNTY 4H CLUB | EASTANOLLEE, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| FOOD BANK OF NE GEORGIA | CLAYTON, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| TRUETT-MCCONCCELL UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GREATER HEARTS OUTREACH MINISTRY | MARTIN, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING | LARAMIE, WY | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY | AUBURN, AL | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HARDING UNIVERSITY | SEARCY, AR | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| CARSON NEWMAN UNIVERSITY | JEFFERSON CITY, TN | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| NORTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE | CLARKESVILLE, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| TOCCOA SYMPHONY | TOCCOA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH | TOCCOA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| BERRY COLLEGE | MOUNT BERRY, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| SPELLMAN UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| HABERSHAM SUCCESS ACADEMY | MT AIRY, GA | $2,300 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CENTER POINT | GAINESVILLE, GA | $30,000 | 2025 | DANCING FOR A CAUSE |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | TOCCOA, GA | $29,500 | 2025 | CAMPS, MISSION TRIP, AND BUS FUND |
| SC CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER | TOCCOA, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION |
| TOCCOA LIFE | TOCCOA, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION |
| PEACHTREE CHRISTIAN HEALTH | DULUTH, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION |
| BREAKING CHAINS MINISTRY | DULUTH, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CAMP TOCCOA | TOCCOA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | CAMP FIRE GEORGIA |
| TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE | TOCCOA, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | 3 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | ATHENS, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | 2 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HABERSHAM CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER | MT AIRY, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY | AUBURN, AL | $15,000 | 2025 | 2 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| TRUETT-MCCONCCELL UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, GA | $11,000 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION |
| LOVE YOUR STORY | GAINESVILLE, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL DONATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA | DAHLONEGA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | 2 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GAINESVILLE, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | WE CARE MINISTRY |
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
$80,000GENERAL DONATIONS
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
$60,000GENERAL DONATION
TOCCOA LIFE
$30,000GENERAL DONATION
SC CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
$25,000EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
GENERAL DONATION
TUGALO BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
$20,000GENERAL DONATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA
$15,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE
$15,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
FCA STEPHENS COUNTY
$15,000GENERAL DONATION
CAMP TOCCOA
$15,000CAMP FIRE GEORGIA
HABERSHAM CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEG
$10,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
FAMILY PROMISE OF HALL CO
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
STEPHENS COUNTY 4H CLUB
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
FOOD BANK OF NE GEORGIA
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
TRUETT-MCCONCCELL UNIVERSITY
$10,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
GREATER HEARTS OUTREACH MINISTRY
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
$7,500EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
$7,500EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
NORTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
$5,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
TOCCOA SYMPHONY
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$5,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH
$5,000GENERAL DONATION
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
$5,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
$5,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
SPELLMAN UNIVERSITY
$5,000EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
HABERSHAM SUCCESS ACADEMY
$2,300GENERAL DONATION
CENTER POINT
$30,000DANCING FOR A CAUSE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
$29,500CAMPS, MISSION TRIP, AND BUS FUND
SC CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL DONATION
TOCCOA LIFE
$20,000GENERAL DONATION
BREAKING CHAINS MINISTRY
$20,000GENERAL DONATION
CAMP TOCCOA
$15,000CAMP FIRE GEORGIA
TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE
$15,0003 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
$15,0002 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
HABERSHAM CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER
$15,000GENERAL DONATION
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
$15,0002 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
TRUETT-MCCONCCELL UNIVERSITY
$11,000GENERAL DONATION
LOVE YOUR STORY
$10,000GENERAL DONATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA
$10,0002 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS