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Private foundations Georgiatax years 2023 to 2025

Private foundations in Georgia

2,552 private foundations based in Georgia filed a 990-PF in the last two years. In their latest returns they gave $2.1 billion in 27,944 grants, and 457 say they 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.

Largest givers

By grants paid, latest return
  1. The Marcus Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 221 grants Preselected only $227,455,181 giving
  2. The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 586 grants Preselected only $212,098,624 giving
  3. Robert W Woodruff Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 26 grants Accepts applications $190,310,145 giving
  4. The Coca-Cola Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 246 grants Accepts applications $117,155,948 giving
  5. Joseph B Whitehead FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 41 grants Accepts applications $76,134,821 giving
  6. A Good Name Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,328,908 giving
  7. The Ma-Ran FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 24 grants Preselected only $43,584,187 giving
  8. James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 101 grants Accepts applications $42,648,000 giving
  9. J Bulow Campbell FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 57 grants Accepts applications $39,961,109 giving
  10. The O Wayne Rollins FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 29 grants Preselected only $39,515,666 giving
  11. The Spring Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 16 grants Preselected only $36,521,000 giving
  12. The Goizueta Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 126 grants Accepts applications $34,270,882 giving
  13. The UPS Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $28,292,983 giving
  14. Abraham J and Phyllis Katz FoundationNewnan, GA · tax year 2025 37 grants Preselected only $22,580,152 giving
  15. Lettie Pate Evans Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $21,450,111 giving
  16. Southern Company Charitable Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $20,546,665 giving
  17. Delta Air Lines FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 30 grants Accepts applications $20,161,670 giving
  18. Georgia Power Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 517 grants Accepts applications $18,638,715 giving
  19. The Gary W Rollins FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 30 grants Preselected only $17,655,717 giving
  20. Chestnut Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 40 grants Preselected only $17,007,752 giving
  21. Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $15,925,969 giving
  22. The Zeist Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 89 grants Preselected only $15,637,668 giving
  23. The E&SS Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $14,188,346 giving
  24. Soma Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2024 67 grants Preselected only $11,473,126 giving
  25. Bradley-Turner Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2024 113 grants Accepts applications $10,903,637 giving

Foundations that accept applications

Largest first

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

  1. Robert W Woodruff Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 26 grants Accepts applications $190,310,145 giving
  2. The Coca-Cola Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 246 grants Accepts applications $117,155,948 giving
  3. Joseph B Whitehead FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 41 grants Accepts applications $76,134,821 giving
  4. James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 101 grants Accepts applications $42,648,000 giving
  5. J Bulow Campbell FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 57 grants Accepts applications $39,961,109 giving
  6. The Goizueta Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 126 grants Accepts applications $34,270,882 giving
  7. Lettie Pate Evans Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $21,450,111 giving
  8. Southern Company Charitable Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $20,546,665 giving
  9. Delta Air Lines FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 30 grants Accepts applications $20,161,670 giving
  10. Georgia Power Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 517 grants Accepts applications $18,638,715 giving
  11. Bradley-Turner Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2024 113 grants Accepts applications $10,903,637 giving
  12. Callaway Foundation IncLagrange, GA · tax year 2024 95 grants Accepts applications $10,194,171 giving
  13. The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw FoundationDalton, GA · tax year 2025 29 grants Accepts applications $6,772,890 giving
  14. Pickett & Hatcher Educational Fund IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,617,676 giving
  15. Al Williams Jr Family Foundation IncDuluth, GA · tax year 2024 77 grants Accepts applications $6,199,899 giving
  16. Mildred Miller Fort Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $5,366,437 giving
  17. Watson-Brown Foundation IncThomson, GA · tax year 2024 153 grants Accepts applications $5,205,207 giving
  18. Collins Family Impact Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $5,089,000 giving
  19. Voya FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $5,043,829 giving
  20. The Scott Hudgens Family Foundation IncDuluth, GA · tax year 2024 82 grants Accepts applications $4,997,700 giving
  21. The Peyton Anderson FoundationMacon, GA · tax year 2025 88 grants Accepts applications $4,877,000 giving
  22. The Klump Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $4,405,000 giving
  23. The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 88 grants Accepts applications $4,382,261 giving
  24. The Knox FoundationThomson, GA · tax year 2024 83 grants Accepts applications $4,368,500 giving
  25. Harley Langdale Jr Foundation IncValdosta, GA · tax year 2024 108 grants Accepts applications $4,139,857 giving

Giving by cause

Grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking374 foundations $224,261,24920% of the total
  2. Education726 foundations $205,778,90518% of the total
  3. Arts and culture435 foundations $101,384,8259% of the total
  4. Health475 foundations $94,471,9598% of the total
  5. Human services587 foundations $77,336,0257% of the total
  6. Environment245 foundations $60,586,0595% of the total
  7. 19 other causes $354,693,68632% of the total

Most active small givers

Foundations with under $1 million in assets, by the number of grants they listed.

  1. Addo Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 287 grants Accepts applications $197,150 giving
  2. Peach State Fcu Cares Foundation IncLawrenceville, GA · tax year 2024 172 grants Preselected only $690,109 giving
  3. The Primerica Foundation IncDuluth, GA · tax year 2024 77 grants Preselected only $1,610,000 giving
  4. Ginny Millner Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 70 grants Preselected only $48,603 giving
  5. The Selig Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 68 grants Accepts applications $1,171,370 giving
  6. The Aprio Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 66 grants Accepts applications $403,500 giving
  7. Moore Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 65 grants Preselected only $89,750 giving
  8. Bennett Thrasher Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 63 grants Accepts applications $608,100 giving
  9. Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation IncColumbus, GA · tax year 2025 61 grants Preselected only $78,784 giving
  10. Ryder System Charitable Foundation IncAlpharetta, GA · tax year 2025 58 grants Accepts applications $1,985,720 giving
  11. The Goddard FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 58 grants Preselected only $159,610 giving
  12. The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation IncSavannah, GA · tax year 2025 55 grants Preselected only $25,850 giving
  13. The McNeight Family FoundationEatonton, GA · tax year 2025 54 grants Preselected only $19,550 giving
  14. Harbin Family Foundation IncLavonia, GA · tax year 2025 53 grants Accepts applications $335,500 giving
  15. Cecil B Day Foundation IncNorcross, GA · tax year 2024 51 grants Accepts applications $816,487 giving

Cities

14 cities with 25 or more foundations
152 more cities with two or more