Assurant Foundation
The Assurant Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, and the philanthropic arm of Assurant Inc. It supports organizations working to strengthen communities through housing security and disaster resilience, connections to resources and opportunities, and preparation of future leaders.
Assurant Foundation at a glance
In short: Assurant Foundation gave $4.0M across 1,710 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Georgia. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,007,174
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1,710
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,343
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104
- Total assets
- $11,606,230
- +43.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (785 of 1,644, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (28% 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 Assurant Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 260 Interstate N Circle Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 763-1000
Website: https://assurant.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Assurant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($417K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 67 grants to individuals ($131,935), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7,471 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7,390 grants of 7,471 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated support extends across the United States and globally where Assurant operates. In 2024, Georgia recipients received 28% of grant dollars, recipients in Washington, DC received 12%, Florida recipients received 11%, and New Jersey recipients received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 1,710 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Assurant Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 785 of 1,644 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $574; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $201 repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 846% 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 $3.4M (2023) to $5.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 1,710 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Financial Assistance | $416,914 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc Americus, GA | Financial Assistance | $364,200 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | Financial Assistance | $186,500 |
| Move For Hunger Neptune, NJ | Financial Assistance | $176,707 |
| Autonation Foundation Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Financial Assistance | $118,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | Financial Assistance | $106,030 |
| GOOD360 Alexandria, VA | Financial Assistance | $87,107 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc Omaha, NE | Financial Assistance | $80,200 |
| The United Way of Clark Champaign and Madison Counties Ohio Inc Springfield, OH | Financial Assistance | $67,203 |
| United Way Miami Inc Miami, FL | Financial Assistance | $62,037 |
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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 | $11,606,230 | $8,605,682 | $4,587,683 | $4,007,174 | 1,710 | $4,007,174 | $605,682 | $473,517 |
| 2023 | $8,089,617 | $9,188,116 | $3,683,854 | $3,360,458 | 1,412 | $3,360,458 | $188,116 | $290,885 |
| 2022 | $2,356,839 | $2,887,699 | $4,150,971 | $4,020,440 | 1,465 | $4,020,440 | $58,771 | $160,429 |
| 2021 | $3,992,312 | $35,945 | $5,083,953 | $5,015,680 | 1,559 | $5,015,680 | $35,945 | $155,137 |
| 2020 | $8,953,986 | $8,914,758 | $5,584,390 | $5,469,863 | 1,325 | — | $4,414,758 | $236,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Assurant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $474K for 2024 — 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 stated purpose is to support thriving communities through three pillars: protecting communities through housing security and disaster resilience initiatives; connecting individuals and communities to critical resources and opportunities; and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Its stated approach includes supporting affordable housing development, food security programs, and environmental sustainability efforts in the United States and globally where Assurant operates.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Junior Achievement of Georgia says it prepares K–12 students for success in a global economy through education in areas including financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Move For Hunger describes its work collecting nonperishable food from people who are moving and delivering it to local food banks. The Education Fund says it raises funds and provides services to improve the quality of education in Miami-Dade County public schools. Other 2024 grantees include disaster-relief, community-support, and charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 1,710 grants totaling $4,007,174. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $416,914, with a median grant of $104.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $416,914 to the American Red Cross, $364,200 to Habitat for Humanity International, $186,500 to Junior Achievement of Georgia, $176,707 to Move For Hunger, and $118,000 to AutoNation Foundation. It also gave $106,030 to United Way of an individual recipient, $87,107 to Good360, $80,200 to Wounded Warriors Family Support, $67,203 to United Way of Clark, Champaign and Madison Counties, $62,037 to United Way Miami, $50,322 to The Education Fund, and $50,000 to an individual recipient State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Demmings, Christian Formby, Francesca Luthi, Jeremy Purvis, and Monique Patillo as trustees; Monica Bomani as director; Suzanne Shepherd as executive director; Lisa Atkinson as manager; and La Shonda as VP.
Assurant Foundation is led by Suzanne Shepherd, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Shepherd
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Bomani
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$153K (2023) → $149K (2024)
Christian Formby
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francesca Luthi
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Purvis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Demmings
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Patillo
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Atkinson
Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$64K (2024)
La Shonda
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Alecia Bailey (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Temikia Montford (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Alan Colberg (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robyn Price Stonehill (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Shawn Kahle (2020) — Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $149K, to Monica Bomani (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Assurant Foundation
How much does Assurant Foundation give each year?
Assurant Foundation gave $4.0M across 1,710 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 1,412 grants.
What is Assurant Foundation's typical grant size?
Assurant Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $104, and its average grant was $2,343, across 1,710 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Assurant Foundation that year got $574 on average.
Where does Assurant Foundation give grants?
Assurant Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (54 grants), Atlanta, GA (53 grants), Miami, FL (42 grants) and Chicago, IL (37 grants).
Does Assurant Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 1,710 grants with a stated purpose on Assurant Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (1709 grants).
Who are Assurant Foundation's largest grantees?
Assurant Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($416,914), Habitat for Humanity International Inc ($364,200) and Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc ($186,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 67 grants to individuals ($131,935), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Assurant Foundation?
Assurant Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $474K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Assurant Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to support thriving communities through three pillars: protecting communities through housing security and disaster resilience initiatives; connecting individuals and communities to critical resources and opportunities; and inspiring the next generation of leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Assurant Foundation?
The Foundation 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 Assurant Foundation's EIN?
Assurant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3156497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Assurant Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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