C F Foundation Inc
C F Foundation Inc is an Atlanta, Georgia–based public charity formed in 1987. It supports charities qualified to receive support through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and describes its grantmaking as investing in innovative ideas and capable leaders to grow long-term solutions addressing root causes of inequity.
C F Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: C F Foundation Inc gave $10.7M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $210K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,697,225
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +292.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $209,750
- -75.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $59,479,892
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to C F Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 830 Glenwood Ave Se Suite 510-205, Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (404) 233-4339
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C F Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purpose Built Communities Foundation ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 114 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says funding is focused on organizations based in Metro Atlanta, with priority for initiatives serving the Carver cluster attendance zone in South Atlanta, East Lake, and Grove Park. Its application materials classify those neighborhoods as Tier 1, Metro Atlanta counties Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton as Tier 2, and Georgia statewide or other locations as Tier 3. The 2024 filing data show that 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 5% to Massachusetts, 2% to North Carolina, 1% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How C F Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $4.0M (2020) to $11.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $10.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose Built Communities Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $3,000,000 |
| East Lake Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,951,000 |
| FCS Urban Ministries Atlanta, GA | General Support | $750,000 |
| Grove Park Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $750,000 |
| Purpose Built Schools Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Support | $750,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Cor Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $310,000 |
| Raising Expectations Atlanta, GA | General Support | $300,000 |
| National Foundation for the CDC Atlanta, GA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Giwayen Mata Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $240,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,479,892 | $13,723,890 | $12,744,739 | $10,697,225 | 51 | $4,285,054 |
| 2023 | $67,711,272 | $14,206,474 | $13,150,780 | $10,959,883 | 13 | $1,994,180 |
| 2022 | $64,127,102 | $18,377,127 | $12,087,007 | $9,793,925 | 12 | $4,074,080 |
| 2021 | $64,388,351 | $8,168,178 | $7,626,802 | $5,324,851 | 9 | $2,979,481 |
| 2020 | $60,851,215 | $5,130,874 | $6,706,332 | $3,987,824 | 29 | $973,551 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it is organized and operated to support the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Its filing describes focus areas including community wellness, educational opportunities, economic empowerment, housing security, and community arts. The Cousins Foundations’ website also describes a mission of addressing root causes of social and economic disparities through collaborative, holistic approaches.
The foundation says it donates to charities qualified to be supported by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants: East Lake Foundation says it partners with residents, school families, and service providers to help community members thrive; Grove Park Foundation describes its work as neighborhood revitalization; Purpose Built Schools Atlanta operates schools in the Atlanta Public School System; and FCS Urban Ministries partners with under-resourced neighborhoods on holistic development. Other 2024 recipients include COR, which says it works to disrupt race- and poverty-based inequities, and Giwayen Mata, whose stated mission centers on culturally relevant dance, rhythms, and songs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, C F Foundation reported 51 grants totaling $10,697,225. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $3,000,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest reported grants included $3,000,000 to Purpose Built Communities Foundation; $1,951,000 to East Lake Foundation; and $750,000 each to FCS Urban Ministries, Grove Park Foundation, and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta. These grants were listed for general support.
The foundation’s website describes an application process beginning with an online letter of intent (LOI) for first-time applicants. Staff review LOIs for alignment with priorities and may invite an applicant to submit a full application, defer the request to a future cycle, or decline it. For invited applicants, the process includes a full application and an in-person meeting, followed by review by the Grants Advisory Committee, which considers requests biannually. The website says previous grant partners may submit an LOI or contact the foundation to discuss a request. The available application materials ask about the organization, population served, focus area, and geographic area served. For 2026, the website lists letter-of-intent deadlines of February 13 (spring cycle) and August 7 (fall cycle).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lillian C. Giornelli as an officer/director; Shirley Franklin, Tom Charlesworth, Thomas G. Cousins, and George Wirth as directors; and Dana Jackson, Tiffany Padolsky, and Paula Andrews as officers. The filing states that the Community Foundation appoints three members of the governing body and Thomas G. Cousins appoints two.
C F Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Wirth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lillian C. Giornelli
Officer & Director
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Cousins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Charlesworth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Franklin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Kuhlman
Education
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Sherie Ducasse
Employee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $105K (2024)
Tiffany Padolsky
Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$90K (2022) → $104K (2024)
Paula Andrews
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Jackson
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Amy Clarke (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: Chad Medley (2020–2023) — Employee
- Former: Kelly Summers (2020–2023) — Employee
- Former: William C. Wren (2020–2022) — Officer
- Former: Rick Bent (2020–2021) — Employee
- Former: James Edwards (2020) — Director
- Former: Sam Moss (2020) — Employee
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 $243K, to Cynthia Kuhlman (Education). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C F Foundation Inc
How much does C F Foundation Inc give each year?
C F Foundation Inc gave $10.7M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11.0M across 13 grants.
What is C F Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
C F Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $209,750, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does C F Foundation Inc give grants?
C F Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (27 grants), Decatur, GA (4 grants) and Asheville, NC (3 grants).
Does C F Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C F Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are C F Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
C F Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Purpose Built Communities Foundation ($3,000,000), East Lake Foundation ($1,951,000) and FCS Urban Ministries ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is C F Foundation Inc?
C F Foundation Inc reported $59.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
What does C F Foundation Inc fund?
The organization states that it is organized and operated to support the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Its filing describes focus areas including community wellness, educational opportunities, economic empowerment, housing security, and community arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C F Foundation Inc?
C F Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is C F Foundation Inc's EIN?
C F Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1743909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). C F Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-f-foundation-inc-morg_8f216bb180fa4f7ebcb4b84f2209ff0d
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