Addo Foundation Inc
Addo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2025, it supported education through book distribution and grants to public and private schools across the United States.
Addo Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Addo Foundation Inc gave $197K across 287 grants in 2025 (avg $686.934), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,150
- Grants made (2025)
- 287
- Average grant
- $687
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $90,428
- Primary geography
- Texas (16% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Addo Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a digital application submitted through Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. Applicants must be employed at an educational institution that is a member of the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, and the microgrant must be used for an educational leadership impact project. The application calls for school and facilitator contact information; membership history and information about any prior-year grant use; a project description covering community impact, budget, and timeframe; the requested microgrant amount; other funding sources; and a video showing the project’s potential impact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists Round 1’s annual deadline as January 30 and Round 2’s as February 27. Both 2026 dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists Round 1’s annual deadline as January 30 and Round 2’s as February 27.
- Contact
Application contact: Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy
Mailing address: 2030 Powers Ferry Rd Se Suite 160, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (404) 902-5541
Email: info@chickfilaleaderacademy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Addo Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brian Dwyer ($11K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 287 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reported grants to schools across the country. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Texas (16%), Georgia (13%), North Carolina (11%), Ohio (9%), and California (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 287 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Addo Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 287 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Miller Hendersonville, NC | Education Support | $10,000 |
| Brian Dwyer Canastota, NY | Education Support | $10,000 |
| Cassie James Convina, CA | Education Support | $10,000 |
| Laurie Brumby Ceadertown, GA | Education Support | $10,000 |
| Mike Nieporte Frisco, TX | Education Support | $10,000 |
| Sue Moon Canton, OH | Education Support | $10,000 |
| Ashley Catlett Dumfries, VA | Education Support | $1,000 |
| Christine Howell Orange Park, FL | Education Support | $1,000 |
| Crystal Campos El Paso, TX | Education Support | $1,000 |
| Crystal Campos Lubbock, TX | Education Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,428 | $943,180 | $852,752 | $197,150 | 287 | $852,752 | $4,915 | $8,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Addo Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its book distribution as supporting classroom learning, literacy development, and access to diverse reading materials. Its grants were described as funding school-led projects and educator-driven initiatives, educational materials, or other educational programs. The filing states that teacher awards were made to the schools where the educators work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 287 grants totaling $197,150. Grants ranged from $150 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Its filing lists six grants of $10,000, each for “EDUCATION SUPPORT,” to Amanda Miller, Brian Dwyer, Cassie James, Laurie Brumby, Mike Nieporte, and Sue Moon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leonard Bartlett Newman IV as president, Charles Garrett Vaughan as treasurer, Andrew Walker as secretary, and Kevin Paul Scott as director.
Addo Foundation Inc is led by Leonard Bartlett Newman IV, President & C on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard Bartlett Newman IV
President & C
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Paul Scott
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Walker
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Garrett Vaughan
Treasurer & C
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Addo Foundation Inc
How much does Addo Foundation Inc give each year?
Addo Foundation Inc gave $197K across 287 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Addo Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Addo Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $687, across 287 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Addo Foundation Inc give grants?
Addo Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (5 grants), Houston, TX (5 grants), Lubbock, TX (4 grants) and El Paso, TX (4 grants).
Does Addo Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 287 grants with a stated purpose on Addo Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Support" (287 grants).
Who are Addo Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Addo Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brian Dwyer ($10,500 across 2 grants), Amanda Miller ($10,000) and Cassie James ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Addo Foundation Inc?
Addo Foundation Inc reported $90K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $853K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Addo Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its book distribution as supporting classroom learning, literacy development, and access to diverse reading materials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Addo Foundation Inc?
The filing describes a digital application submitted through Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Addo Foundation Inc's EIN?
Addo Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2691747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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