Anverse Inc

CARTERSVILLE, GA EIN: 58-2507031

Anverse Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in June 2001 and based in Cartersville, Georgia. The organization operates as both a family foundation and operating entity, maintaining a deliberate low public profile. The foundation was funded primarily by proceeds from the sale of Prestige Communications of NC Inc., a cable television company, to Adelphia for approximately $700 million in 2000.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$124.1M

+1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.5M

-20.4% YoY

Grant Count

+1.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$61K

-21.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Anverse's philosophy emphasizes wanting "the focus to be on the organizations we assist and the people they are helping" rather than on the foundation itself.

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Cultural arts and infrastructure
Museum activities
Theater operations and programming
Children's camps and enrichment programs
Nonprofit support services

Grantmaking

Anverse does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation maintains a selective, invitation-only approach to grantmaking.

Grant Range

$23 to $2,600,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding focus is Georgia, with grants also made to organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $12.0M (84%)

PR $1.2M (8%)

Virginia $743K (5%)

North Carolina $425K (3%)

Tennessee $220 (0%)

Arizona $200 (0%)

Illinois $100 (0%)

Minnesota $100 (0%)

+8 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Minnesota North Carolina New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Pr South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Cities

Albert LeaAlbuquerqueArlingtonAtlantaBealetonBealtonCantonCartersvilleChicagoColumbiaCummingFalmouthFrederickburgFredericksburgFredricksburgHonesdaleJacksonvilleJasperKeswickKingston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023-2024:

Total assets: $121.7 million to $124.1 million
Total revenues (2024): $22,074,656
Total expenses (2024): $20,158,462
Total liabilities: $321,000 (2023)
Number of employees: 28

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation; tax-exempt since June 2001; EIN: 58-2507031

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$124,093,148	$121,749,919	$131,666,371
Revenue	$22,074,656	$10,013,587	$26,158,444
Expenses	$20,158,462	$20,023,458	$16,345,132
Qualifying Distributions	$19,667,124	$19,072,918	$24,600,507
Net Investment Income	$7,213,684	$1,780,852	$6,211,877
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Georgia Museums Inc ($2,125,136), Fundacion Communitaria De Puerto Rico ($290,666), Cartersville Primary School ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BARTOW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CARTERSVILLE, GA	SUPPORT OF RENAISSANCE PROGRAM AND REACH SCHOLARSHIP	$22,500
BARTOW FAMILY RESOURCES CARTERSVILLE, GA	FUNDING FOR REPAIRS	$15,000
BARTOW HEALTH ACCESS INC CARTERSVILLE, GA	PROGRAM GRANT AND EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT	$51,600
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PIEDMONT INC STATESVILLE, NC	OPERATING GRANT	$25,000
CARTERSVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM CARTERSVILLE, GA	RENAISSANCE PROGRAM	$15,000
CARTERSVILLE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CARTERSVILLE, GA	GATE KEY SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT	$10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF RAPPAHANNOCK FREDRICKSBURG, VA	FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR TECH	$6,000
ETOWAH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CARTERSVILLE, GA	GRANT - OPERATIONS AND STAFF & EMPLOYEE MATCHING GRANT	$43,458
FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC WARRENTON, VA	grant for floor replacement	$15,000
FEEDNC MOORESVILLE, NC	GRANT -kitchen equipment and lawn equipment	$22,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

President: Jonathan J. Oscher
Executive Director: Marty Sonenshine
Directors: Mark Krider, Kim Martin

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LORRAINE MCCLAIN	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
FORREST MCCLAIN	Secretary/Treasurer	5	—
DAVID AIKEN	Director	1	—
JONATHAN J OSCHER	PRESIDENT	10	—
MARTY SONENSHINE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$174,160

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anverse Inc fund?

Anverse's philosophy emphasizes wanting "the focus to be on the organizations we assist and the people they are helping" rather than on the foundation itself. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Cultural arts and infrastructure • Museum activities • Theater operations and programming • Children's camps and enrichment programs • Nonprofit support services

How do I apply for a grant from Anverse Inc?

**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total annual giving: $4,444,362 • Number of grants: 57 • Grant range: $23 to $2,600,000 • Median grant amount: $12,000 **Application Process:** Anverse does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation maintains a selective, invitation-only approach to grantmaking. **Grant Focus:** Most grants have supported organizations in Georgia, particularly in the Cartersville area, with funding directed toward after-school programs, homeless shelters, children's camps,…