Impact Report
2024-25 Impact Report
We are pleased to present the for the Barrow Community Foundation.
created change
In just two years, the Foundation has created both immediate impact and enduring change – strengthening community spaces, responding in times of crisis, and building resources that will serve generations to come.
The full impact of our work will be seen in how the quality of life is enhanced over generations for everyone who calls Barrow County home. We have laid the foundation for that in several significant ways:
$1.125 million
$39,000
$1 million $50,000
endowed through the Founders Circle funded six rounds of crisis grants for Apalachee recovery launched Barrow Together awarded 28 scholarships
$5.5 million
planned, constructed, and opened Winder Legacy Park Phase I
From crisis response and recovery to joyful community spaces, from nonprofit leadership training to early literacy support, from small gifts to large endowments, the Barrow Community Foundation is leading the way to building a strong community. It is leading the way by investing in the people, places, and possibilities that make this a community we love.
None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary generosity of people like you who have shown their support of this mission through their financial gifts. We are deeply grateful for and humbled by your support.
Angela Yarman
Winder Legacy Park Phase II
We will build on this cherished gathering space in our community with additional activities and amenities, ensuring that Legacy Park continues to be a vibrant hub for families, friends, and visitors.
The Philip and Shellie Gossling Foundation
Philip Gossling
Chris Maddox
Doug Mitchell
Mitchell & Crunk, Attorneys at Law Market President, Renasant Bank
Founders Circle
The exceptional generosity of Founders Circle donors ensures the Foundation’s sustainability – and is fundamental to enhancing the quality of life in Barrow County for generations to come.
Philip & Shellie Gossling Foundation
Philip and Shellie Gossling
FOUNDE R S CIRCLE Philip & Shellie Gossling Foundation
Fundholding
Create your philanthropic legacy with the support of the Foundation. Fundholding empowers donors to participate in building a stronger Barrow, now and for the future.
Chairman, Barrow County Board of Education
Lisa Maloof
Barrow Community Crisis Fund
assets under management
The generous, compassionate spirit of our community in response to the tragedy at Apalachee High School has created pathways to healing. Funds were dedicated to the recovery of all those affected by this heartbreaking event.
$2.08 million
$321,000 contributions in 2024 -2025
$1.495 million in four new fundholding accounts
$2.533 million grants distributed to 19 organizations
Deputy Superintendent, Barrow County School System
Matt Thompson Director, BRANCH Resiliency Center
Jack Thomas CEO, Ministry Village Scott Dakin
Sales Director, Fiserv
Steffanie Sorrells
Apalachee
Barrow
Barrow
Barrow
Freedom
Inspire Generosity
Our focus is fixed on the future:
Investing in people, places, and possibilities today and for generations to come.
Engaging New Donors Building the Founders Circle
A gift to our future. A gift to the future we imagine. A gift to generations to come and the community they deserve. A gift that represents the best of what Barrow County is and what it can become.
Your gift is: Our Mission: Growing Endowed Resources Expanding Barrow Together
We inspire generosity to create immediate impact and lasting legacies for the betterment of people in Barrow County.
Will you join us and be part of creating a bright future for our community?
