ATL Fdn-W Peters Main
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its grant program aims to enhance the welfare of communities in Fulton and DeKalb counties, Georgia, by supporting charitable and educational institutions.
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main at a glance
In short: ATL Fdn-W Peters Main gave $957K across 171 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $957,117
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 171
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,597
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,600
- Total assets
- $18,225,993
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (57 of 171, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (96% 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 ATL Fdn-W Peters Main
- Review Cycle
- Written grant requests should be received by the trustee by December 1.
- Deadline
- Written grant requests should be received by the trustee by December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: The Atlanta Foundation
Mailing address: 3414 Peachtree Rd Ne Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (800) 234-1999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from ATL Fdn-W Peters Main
Who ATL Fdn-W Peters Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc ($80K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
591 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 586 grants of 591 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant program focuses on Fulton and DeKalb counties, Georgia, and its 2024 filing restricts awards to charities located in those counties. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia; the remaining reported shares went to recipients in Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 171 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ATL Fdn-W Peters Main open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 57 of 171 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $855K (2020) to $998K (2022). In 2024 it made 171 grants totaling $957K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $79,677 |
| Covenant House Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $19,500 |
| Sunshine on a Ranney Day Inc Roswell, GA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Carrie Steele Pitts Home Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| 3KEYS Inc Chamblee, GA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| South Fulton Senior Services Inc College Park, GA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $14,500 |
| City of Refuge Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $12,500 |
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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 | $18,225,993 | $3,024,748 | $1,227,443 | $957,117 | 171 | $1,050,767 | $2,813,389 | $1,106,620 |
| 2023 | $16,408,229 | $989,129 | $1,195,547 | $959,094 | 181 | $1,044,788 | $799,497 | $1,004,834 |
| 2022 | $16,645,105 | $1,040,683 | $1,231,989 | $997,960 | 99 | $1,086,289 | $883,597 | $1,054,379 |
| 2021 | $16,992,607 | $1,528,140 | $1,170,532 | $909,000 | 75 | $1,004,096 | $1,333,627 | $1,118,582 |
| 2020 | $16,572,986 | $1,014,615 | $1,079,657 | $855,000 | 65 | — | $826,341 | $953,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ATL Fdn-W Peters Main reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 Atlanta Foundation Grant program describes its aim as improving community welfare and supporting charitable and educational institutions. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta says its mission is to make children better today and healthier tomorrow; 3Keys describes its work as developing affordable permanent housing with supportive services for adults facing mental illness and homelessness; and the Atlanta Community Food Bank says it works to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 171 grants totaling $957,117. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $79,677, with a median of $4,600. The largest grant listed was $79,677 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for general operating support. Other notable awards included $19,500 to Covenant House Georgia and $15,000 each to Sunshine on a Ranney Day, Junior Achievement of Georgia, Carrie Steele Pitts Home, Cure Childhood Cancer, 3Keys, and South Fulton Senior Services, all for general operating support.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are made through an online grant application. Awards are restricted to charities located in Fulton or DeKalb counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$137K (2020) → $149K (2024)
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 Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about ATL Fdn-W Peters Main
How much does ATL Fdn-W Peters Main give each year?
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main gave $957K across 171 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $959K across 181 grants.
What is ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's typical grant size?
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's median grant in 2024 was $4,600, and its average grant was $5,597, across 171 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ATL Fdn-W Peters Main that year got $5K on average.
Where does ATL Fdn-W Peters Main give grants?
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main gives mostly in Georgia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (115 grants), Decatur, GA (10 grants), Roswell, GA (9 grants) and Marietta, GA (4 grants).
Does ATL Fdn-W Peters Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (171 of 171) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's largest grantees?
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc ($79,677), Covenant House Georgia Inc ($19,500) and Sunshine on a Ranney Day Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ATL Fdn-W Peters Main?
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does ATL Fdn-W Peters Main fund?
The Atlanta Foundation Grant program describes its aim as improving community welfare and supporting charitable and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ATL Fdn-W Peters Main?
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's EIN?
ATL Fdn-W Peters Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6026879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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