Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc
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Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc at a glance
In short: Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc gave $160K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,857
- +52.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,941,529
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia State Foundation ($40K). Together the top 7 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $160K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State Foundation Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA | Schorarship | $20,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Mercer University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Metro State College Atlanta, GA | Scholarshipscholarship | $20,000 |
| Lanier Technical College Gainesville, GA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,941,529 | $971,508 | $1,031,776 | $160,000 | 7 | $16,883 |
| 2024 | $3,078,986 | $950,961 | $884,941 | $60,000 | 4 | $4,117 |
| 2023 | $3,071,976 | $898,531 | $796,822 | $70,000 | 7 | $7,788 |
| 2022 | $3,173,141 | $1,029,495 | $873,694 | $96,000 | 6 | $2,033 |
| 2021 | $3,156,371 | $715,517 | $505,534 | $70,000 | 7 | $4,291 |
About Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc is a public charity, based in Peachtree Corners, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $17K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc is led by Ellen Frank, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Frank
President
President → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Landman
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2021
8.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Bruce
2nd Vice President Recording Development
Secretary → 2nd Vice President Recording Development, 2025
On filings since 2024
12.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine McClain
3rd Vice President Programs
On filings since 2024
10.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Scarpelli
4th Vice President Communications
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janine Roberts
President Elect
New on the 2025 filing
8.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bressler
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Solymez
Strategic Planning
New on the 2025 filing
25.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Higgins
1st Vice President Membership
New on the 2025 filing
5.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Janice Smith (2021–2024) — 4th Vice President Communications
- Former: Jo Stage (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Pescha Penso (2023–2024) — 1st Vice President Membership
- Former: Shirley McJunkin (2023–2024) — 2nd Vice President Recording Development
- Former: Susan Nolan (2023–2024) — Strategic Planning
- Former: Janis Miller (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Joyce Walsh (2022–2023) — 3rd Vice President Programs
- Former: Vicki Ingram (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Lynn Soylemz (2021–2022) — Resource Development 2nd Vice President
- Former: Susan Levinson (2021–2022) — Membership 1st Vice President
- Former: Sue Levy (2022) — 4th Vice President Communications
- Former: Carol Gaffey (2021) — President
- Former: Carol Mason (2021) — 3rd Vice President Philanthropic Program
- Former: Heather Wallace (2021) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Karen Potmesil (2021) — 4th Vice President Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc
How much does Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc give each year?
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc gave $160K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 4 grants.
What is Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc's typical grant size?
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc give grants?
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc's largest grantees?
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia State Foundation ($40,000), Gwinnett Technical College ($20,000) and Kennesaw State University ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc?
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $972K.
What is Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc's EIN?
Assistance League of Atlanta GA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1526181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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