Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA EIN: 58-2085849

Education Higher education Philanthropy Foundations Health

Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1994 and based in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has filed a final return as of 2024.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$823K

-96.9% YoY

Grant Count

-86.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$165K

-77.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:

Education
Science and STEM education
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $8,000,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, with a particular focus on the state's educational and cultural institutions.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $49.0M (95%)

Kentucky $2.0M (4%)

Iowa $170K (0%)

Tennessee $50K (0%)

California $40K (0%)

Massachusetts $35K (0%)

District of Columbia $23K (0%)

Maryland $15K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Tennessee

Cities

AtlantaAtlnataAvondaleBooneBostonChambleeClarkstonCollege ParkDecaturEast PointKennesawLaplataLilburnLithia SpringsLos AngelesMariettaMount BerryNashvilleNew YorkNorcross

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $0 (as of 2024)

Total Giving: $822,923 (2024 filing)

Historical Giving: The foundation has distributed $26,534,710 in total giving over its history, making it the top funder by total giving among foundations in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Revenue: $20.2k (2024)

Expenses: $1.09M (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$962,054	$22,038,515
Revenue	$20,172	$5,828,652	$1,094,260
Expenses	$1,088,156	$26,893,411	$3,546,161
Qualifying Distributions	$1,009,514	$26,804,356	$3,259,230
Net Investment Income	$12,005	$5,745,335	$827,178
Distributable Amount	$55,602	$422,740	$1,425,906

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

157 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Berry College ($637,923), Emory University ($100,000), Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BERRY COLLEGE MOUNT BERRY, GA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$637,923
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	PHILANTHROPIC	$50,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA	MEDICAL RESEARCH ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE	$100,000
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MARIETTA, GA	MUSICAL EDUCATION AND OPERATING EXPENSES	$15,000
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION KENNESAW, GA	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
AUDREY B MORGAN	TRUSTEE	40	$133,367

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Kennesaw State University received a $2 million gift from the Bobbie Bailey Foundation

Kennesaw State receives $2 million from Bobbie Bailey Foundation

The foundation provided a multi-million dollar gift to establish the Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State receives $2 million from Bobbie Bailey Foundation

Georgia Symphony Orchestra received a $500,000 endowment and $10,000 grant from the foundation

Georgia Symphony Orchestra gets $500k endowment, $10k grant

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Higher education Philanthropy Foundations Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on: • Education • Science and STEM education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia.

How do I apply for a grant from Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $8,000,000. **Recent Activity:** The foundation has demonstrated significant grant-making activity, including major gifts to educational institutions and cultural organizations in Georgia.

Where does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, with a particular focus on the state's educational and cultural institutions.

What size grants does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $823K — an average of about $165K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.