Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported scholarships, medical research, philanthropy, and music education and operating expenses at organizations in Georgia.
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc gave $823K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $822,923
- -96.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -86.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $164,585
- -77.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc
- 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: 5306 Springhouse Circle, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Phone: (404) 264-2887
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berry College ($638K). Together the top 4 received $803K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 157 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $823K (2024) to $26.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $823K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berry College Mount Berry, GA | Scholarships | $637,923 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Medical Research on Alzheimer's Disease | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Philanthropic | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Georgia Symphony Orchestra Marietta, GA | Musical Education and Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
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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 | — | $20,172 | $1,088,156 | $822,923 | 5 | $1,009,514 | $12,005 | $55,602 |
| 2023 | $962,054 | $5,828,652 | $26,893,411 | $26,534,710 | 36 | $26,804,356 | $5,745,335 | $422,740 |
| 2022 | $22,038,515 | $1,094,260 | $3,546,161 | $3,007,500 | 34 | $3,259,230 | $827,178 | $1,425,906 |
| 2021 | $24,485,053 | $1,564,197 | $19,966,442 | $19,362,849 | 37 | $19,634,951 | $1,240,939 | $2,042,664 |
| 2020 | $38,013,005 | $1,763,591 | $2,278,300 | $1,663,333 | 45 | — | $1,055,587 | $2,058,905 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a college and universities, a community foundation, and a symphony orchestra. Berry College describes its mission as combining a challenging academic program with meaningful work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service to others. The Georgia Symphony Orchestra describes its purpose as providing cultural and educational value to the north-metro Atlanta community through performances and youth orchestra programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $822,923. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $637,923, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards were $637,923 to Berry College for scholarships and $100,000 to Emory University for medical research on Alzheimer’s disease. Other listed grants were $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta for philanthropic purposes, $20,000 to Kennesaw State University Foundation for scholarship funds, and $15,000 to the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for musical education and operating expenses.
The foundation’s filing also reports that during 2024 it distributed $100,000 in cash and securities with a fair market value of $637,923, describing these distributions as liquidation of its assets. It states that the termination complied with IRC Section 507(b)(1)(A), so advance notice was not required and no termination tax was owed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Audrey B. Morgan is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc is led by Audrey B. Morgan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audrey B. Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Arlene Moore Dove (2020) — Director
- Former: Jack Allen Morgan (2020) — Director
- Former: Jack E. Morgan Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Kimberly M. Shartar (2020) — Director
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 $133K, to Audrey B Morgan (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc
How much does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc give each year?
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc gave $823K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26.5M across 36 grants.
What is Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $164,585, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc give grants?
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Berry College ($637,923), Emory University ($100,000) and Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a college and universities, a community foundation, and a symphony orchestra. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
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.
What is Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2085849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bobbie Bailey Foundation Inc 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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