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Cause Housing and shelterState Georgia172 funders

Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Georgia

172 private foundations based in Georgia with a return in the last two years gave $26.4 million to housing and shelter organizations in 266 grants. The median grant was $7,000, and 56 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to housing and shelter

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is housing and shelter.

  1. Joseph B Whitehead FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000,000 to housing and shelter
  2. The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $5,010,000 to housing and shelter
  3. Georgia Power Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,125,000 to housing and shelter
  4. Callaway Foundation IncLagrange, GA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $916,250 to housing and shelter
  5. J Bulow Campbell FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $900,000 to housing and shelter
  6. The Scott Hudgens Family Foundation IncDuluth, GA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $600,000 to housing and shelter
  7. William Josef Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $585,000 to housing and shelter
  8. Soma Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $410,000 to housing and shelter
  9. The John and Rosemary Brown Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $260,000 to housing and shelter
  10. James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $252,500 to housing and shelter
  11. Phil J & Alice S Sheridan Foundation IncMacon, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to housing and shelter
  12. Mildred Miller Fort Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to housing and shelter
  13. Thornwell Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to housing and shelter
  14. Richard & Barbara Gaby FoundationBerkeley Lake, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $240,000 to housing and shelter
  15. The Knox FoundationThomson, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $220,000 to housing and shelter
  16. Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $195,000 to housing and shelter
  17. The Lassiter Family Charitable FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $180,000 to housing and shelter
  18. The Jim and Billie Ellis Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to housing and shelter
  19. The Sara Giles Moore FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to housing and shelter
  20. Creel-Harison Foundation IncAugusta, GA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $118,700 to housing and shelter
  21. The Virginia & Charles Brewer Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $110,000 to housing and shelter
  22. The Nonami Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to housing and shelter
  23. The Rich Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to housing and shelter
  24. The Berman Charitable TrustAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to housing and shelter
  25. Fraser-Parker FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to housing and shelter
  26. The Gift of Hope Foundation IncRoswell, GA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $95,000 to housing and shelter
  27. The Imlay Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $75,000 to housing and shelter
  28. The Zeist Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $70,000 to housing and shelter
  29. Louise & Jimmy Gallant Trust FundColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $60,694 to housing and shelter
  30. Hugh M Inman Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $52,000 to housing and shelter
  31. Beacon Foundation Charitable TrustKennesaw, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to housing and shelter
  32. The Primerica Foundation IncDuluth, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $50,000 to housing and shelter
  33. Arant Family Charitable TrustDunwoody, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to housing and shelter
  34. Watson-Brown Foundation IncThomson, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $48,000 to housing and shelter
  35. Jacquanetta I Floyd Charitable TrustColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $46,736 to housing and shelter
  36. Frances Wood Wilson Foundation IncLilburn, GA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $43,000 to housing and shelter
  37. Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to housing and shelter
  38. Edward R Fisher Charitable FNDNJefferson, GA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $35,000 to housing and shelter
  39. James Hyde Porter Testamentary TrustColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $30,500 to housing and shelter
  40. Courtney Knight Gaines FoundationSavannah, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $30,000 to housing and shelter
  41. Beloco Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to housing and shelter
  42. The Choate Foundation (fka Choate Bridges Foundation)Atlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to housing and shelter
  43. The Hislop Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $29,500 to housing and shelter
  44. Leon & Voncile Lane Family Foundation IncFortson, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $29,000 to housing and shelter
  45. The Savannah Benevolent AssociationSavannah, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $27,259 to housing and shelter
  46. Rosenberg Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,600 to housing and shelter
  47. Turner Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to housing and shelter
  48. Benjamin F Brady Charitable FoundatCumming, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to housing and shelter
  49. The Ray M and Mary E Lee FoundationMarietta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to housing and shelter
  50. The Hanley Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to housing and shelter

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Joseph B Whitehead FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $12,000,000 to housing and shelter
  2. Georgia Power Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,125,000 to housing and shelter
  3. Callaway Foundation IncLagrange, GA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $916,250 to housing and shelter
  4. J Bulow Campbell FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $900,000 to housing and shelter
  5. The Scott Hudgens Family Foundation IncDuluth, GA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $600,000 to housing and shelter
  6. James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $252,500 to housing and shelter
  7. Phil J & Alice S Sheridan Foundation IncMacon, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to housing and shelter
  8. Mildred Miller Fort Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to housing and shelter
  9. The Knox FoundationThomson, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $220,000 to housing and shelter
  10. Creel-Harison Foundation IncAugusta, GA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $118,700 to housing and shelter
  11. The Rich Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to housing and shelter
  12. Watson-Brown Foundation IncThomson, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $48,000 to housing and shelter
  13. Frances Wood Wilson Foundation IncLilburn, GA · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $43,000 to housing and shelter
  14. Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to housing and shelter
  15. James Hyde Porter Testamentary TrustColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $30,500 to housing and shelter
  16. Beloco Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to housing and shelter
  17. The Savannah Benevolent AssociationSavannah, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $27,259 to housing and shelter
  18. The Hanley Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to housing and shelter
  19. MahalaPerry, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $21,500 to housing and shelter
  20. Harbin Family Foundation IncLavonia, GA · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $21,000 to housing and shelter
  21. Vineyard Family FoundationConyers, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to housing and shelter
  22. The Git-R-Done FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $16,000 to housing and shelter
  23. The Cohen Charitable Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to housing and shelter
  24. The Pollock Foundation IncAugusta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to housing and shelter
  25. The Jals Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to housing and shelter