Act Foundation Inc
Act Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including universities, schools, community and cultural organizations, and conservation organizations.
Act Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Act Foundation Inc gave $4.1M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), mostly in Tennessee. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,089,918
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,305
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,000
- Total assets
- $50,479,207
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (14 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Act Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6205-A Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (678) 645-4659
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Act Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt University ($1.4M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 131 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s reported 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Tennessee (57%) and Georgia (17%), followed by Maine (6%), Kentucky (6%), and Florida (5%). Its listed 2024 grants also included recipients in Michigan, Utah, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Act Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 20 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $132K; repeat grants $374K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $175K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2021) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Special Project Support | $1,360,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN | Special Project Support | $955,983 |
| Westminster Schools Inc Atlanta, GA | Capital Campaign Support | $500,000 |
| Entitlements How Inc Lexington, KY | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Brunswick, ME | General Operating Support | $240,000 |
| North Atlantic Salmon Fund Jacksonville, FL | General Operating Support | $140,000 |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre Harbor Springs, MI | Capital Campaign Support | $100,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | Special Project Support | $100,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Harbor Springs, MI | Capital Campaign Support | $75,000 |
| Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center Inc Locust Grove, GA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,479,207 | $6,207,670 | $4,468,301 | $4,089,918 | 26 | $4,114,255 | $4,466,584 | $2,933,683 |
| 2023 | $49,616,165 | $2,184,735 | $3,224,389 | $2,893,500 | 18 | $2,956,890 | $1,652,325 | $2,687,929 |
| 2022 | $50,756,890 | $2,005,324 | $3,290,824 | $2,926,000 | 27 | $2,952,275 | $1,733,491 | $2,707,262 |
| 2021 | $52,042,390 | $5,464,979 | $2,451,013 | $2,056,000 | 26 | $2,097,453 | $5,177,312 | $3,080,249 |
| 2020 | $49,028,424 | $5,564,609 | $2,537,102 | $2,195,833 | 34 | — | $1,531,010 | $2,552,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Act Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span different areas. For example, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga says it works with the community and partners to transform generosity into lasting change in Chattanooga. Westminster Schools describes itself as a Christian, independent day school committed to helping students grow into leaders of conscience. The North Atlantic Salmon Fund says it works to conserve and restore wild Atlantic salmon populations.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions involving film and artist support (Utah Film Center), community theatre and the arts (Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre), and preserving and sharing local history (Harbor Springs Area Historical Society).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $4,089,918. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,360,000, with a median of $41,000. The largest awards included $1,360,000 to Vanderbilt University for special project support, $955,983 to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga for special project support, and $500,000 to Westminster Schools for capital campaign support. Other notable grants were $250,000 to Entitlements How Inc for program support and $240,000 to the Atlantic Salmon Federation for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexander C Taylor as president and Nancy K Rigby as secretary/treasurer.
Act Foundation Inc is led by Alexander C. Taylor, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander C. Taylor
President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy K. Rigby
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Act Foundation Inc
How much does Act Foundation Inc give each year?
Act Foundation Inc gave $4.1M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 18 grants.
What is Act Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Act Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $41,000, and its average grant was $157,305, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Act Foundation Inc that year got $132K on average.
Where does Act Foundation Inc give grants?
Act Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (17%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Jacksonville, FL (3 grants), Locust Grove, GA (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Act Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Act Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Special Project Support" (8 grants) and "Capital Campaign Support" (3 grants).
Who are Act Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Act Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vanderbilt University ($1,370,000 across 2 grants), Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc ($955,983) and Westminster Schools Inc ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Act Foundation Inc?
Act Foundation Inc reported $50.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Act Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Act Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Act Foundation Inc's EIN?
Act Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6033966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Act Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Act Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/act-foundation-inc-morg_3f02e99af4994d0c8de1ebad3372faf5
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