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George W Strickland Jr Foundation

Annual Giving
$2.7M
Grant Range
$400K - $1.5M

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $2-3.4 million
  • Success Rate: N/A (invitation-only)
  • Decision Time: Not publicly available
  • Grant Range: $400,000 - $1,500,000 (based on publicized grants)
  • Geographic Focus: 16 rural counties in southeast Georgia

Contact Details

  • Website: None
  • Phone: Not publicly available
  • Email: Not publicly available
  • Location: Valdosta, GA

Overview

The George W. Strickland Jr. Foundation is a private grant-making foundation established in 2006 to honor George W. "Jack" Strickland Jr., founder of Evans Concrete Products Company. With assets of approximately $26 million, the foundation distributes $2-3.4 million annually to preselected charitable organizations. The foundation's mission is to "inspire hope, strengthen community through education and contribute to the betterment of mankind." Operating through a three-member board, the foundation focuses primarily on educational initiatives in the 16 rural Georgia counties where Evans Concrete operated. The foundation follows Mr. Strickland's guiding philosophy: "I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do... I will do it now."

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation makes substantial endowment gifts rather than smaller annual grants:

  • University of Georgia Scholarships: $400,000 endowment for need-based undergraduate scholarships
  • The Strickland Promise: $500,000 endowment for Evans County graduating seniors attending Ogeechee Technical College
  • Nursing Education: $1,500,000 endowment for Ogeechee Technical College's nursing program

Priority Areas

  • Higher education scholarships for rural Georgia students
  • Workforce development programs, particularly in healthcare
  • Capital projects at educational institutions
  • Support for students from the 16-county service area (Evans, Tattnall, Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Liberty, Toombs, Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven, Burke, Appling, Wayne, Glynn, Long, Effingham)

What They Don't Fund

Not publicly documented, but the foundation only makes contributions to preselected organizations

Governance and Leadership

Board Members (each receives $50,000 annual compensation, 10 hours/week):

  • J. Wendell Godbee Jr. - President
  • Tommy Strickland - Vice President
  • Sharon Deloach - Secretary/Treasurer

According to board member Sharon Deloach: "Mr. Jack was very specific regarding his vision and purpose for the foundation" and "supported education and his community, and he loved his employees."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. All grants are awarded through board discretion.

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available - decisions made at board discretion

Success Rates

Not applicable - invitation-only funding model

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable - no public application process

Application Success Factors

Since this foundation operates on an invitation-only basis, traditional application strategies do not apply. Based on their funding patterns:

  • All publicized grants have gone to educational institutions serving rural southeast Georgia
  • The foundation makes large, multi-year commitments to institutions with which they have established relationships
  • Projects that directly benefit students from the 16-county service area appear to be prioritized
  • Workforce development initiatives addressing regional needs (like the nursing program) align with their mission
  • Multiple gifts to the same institution (Ogeechee Technical College) suggest they value long-term partnerships

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications - all funding is by invitation only
  • Focus is heavily concentrated on education in 16 rural Georgia counties
  • They make large endowment gifts ($400,000-$1.5 million) rather than smaller annual grants
  • Strong preference for projects that honor the founder's legacy of supporting employees and community
  • Educational institutions in or serving the 16-county area have the strongest alignment
  • Building relationships with board members would be essential for any funding consideration
  • The foundation distributes approximately $2-3.4 million annually across about 38 grants

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