Jolly Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation focused on providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission centers on community service, environmental conservation, and animal welfare, as evidenced by its funding for organizations such as wildlife rescue centers and environmental groups. The foundation supports a diverse range of recipients, including community service clubs, churches, and educational institutions, primarily through unrestricted grants. It predominantly serves organizations within Georgia, reflecting a commitment to local community development and environmental stewardship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or local Georgia nonprofit (environmental, animal welfare, community service, or faith-based) seeking modest unrestricted or program support and with a local presence or connections to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Georgia or has an established program there.
- • Request is modest (typically under a few thousand dollars) and for general/unrestricted support or small program support.
- • Mission aligns with observed priorities such as environmental conservation, wildlife/animal welfare, community services, or churches.
- • Can be introduced through a local contact, board member, or prior grantee relationship.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Georgia: in the latest year about 91% of dollars stayed in that state despite 3 states appearing overall, indicating a locally focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients and the foundation funded 15–21 organizations each year across three years, with a mix of repeat and new grantees, which indicates a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings state awards are to preselected organizations and no public application path is published, but behavioral evidence shows new entrants (9 new recipients in 2024 and prior-year new grantees), so unfamiliar organizations can be added but likely via nomination or relationship rather than an open grants process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
