The Jason T Dickerson Family
The Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Canton, GA focused on veterans, seniors, animal welfare, and local scholarships. Jason T. Dickerson is listed as chairman and the site describes scholarship awards for Cherokee County students. Contact information includes a PO Box in Canton, GA.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Georgia-based nonprofit (especially Cherokee County) working on veterans, seniors, animal welfare, local scholarships, or direct community services with an established local presence and demonstrated ability to administer program or scholarship funds.
Good Fit
- • Headquartered or operating primarily in Cherokee County or elsewhere in Georgia.
- • Programs serving veterans, seniors, animal welfare, food assistance, or local student scholarships.
- • Existing local reputation or referral from a prior or recurring grantee.
- • Capacity to manage designated scholarships or sizable program grants.
- • History of prior collaborations with local community organizations or schools.
Geography
Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Georgia (the foundation is based in Canton), with only one or two out-of-state entries across years and nearly all dollars staying in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients and prior years show 31–40 recipients, spanning veterans, seniors, animal welfare, scholarships and local community services, though dollars are concentrated among a handful of top grantees.
New Applicants
The site and application PDF exist but the foundation states it funds preselected applicants; historically it has added new recipients (for example 6 new grantees in the latest year), so unsolicited applicants are possible but entry appears limited and often relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
