Center Family Foundation
Center Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 49 grants totaling $178,085, with listed awards supporting organizations in areas including Jewish community services, health, education, and counseling.
Center Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Center Family Foundation gave $178K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,085
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- Average grant
- $3,634
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $4,213,809
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (13 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (57% 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 Center Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3828 Randall Ridge Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 233-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Center Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Home Life ($50K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 225 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Georgia received 57% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado at 19%, California at 12%, and the District of Columbia at 3%. Florida received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Center Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 45 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 153% 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 $141K (2020) to $263K (2022). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Home Life Atlanta, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| FIDF Southeast States Denver, CO | General Support | $23,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atl San Francisco, CA | General Support | $19,500 |
| Weinstein Hospice Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| A Cure in Our Lifetime Marietta, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kyle Pease Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Link Counseling Center Atlanta, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Ctr Atlanta, GA | General Support | $3,500 |
| NYO Partners Marietta, GA | General Support | $3,500 |
| BNai Havarah Atlanta, GA | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 | $4,213,809 | $102,000 | $178,085 | $178,085 | 49 | — | $27,161 | $212,766 |
| 2022 | $2,767,173 | $28,881 | $262,611 | $262,611 | 60 | $262,611 | $29,250 | $171,330 |
| 2021 | $2,814,400 | $178,237 | $235,161 | $234,095 | 68 | $234,095 | $49,416 | $242,847 |
| 2020 | $2,871,324 | $467,177 | $141,298 | $141,298 | 48 | — | $357,331 | $190,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Center Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213K 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 grant list shows support for organizations serving a range of needs. For example, A Cure in Our Lifetime describes its work as funding breast cancer research and providing resources, education, and outreach; Project Angel Heart says it prepares and delivers medically tailored meals for people with life-threatening illnesses. Atlanta International School describes its mission as developing courageous leaders in an inclusive, intercultural community, while the Link Counseling Center is among the listed recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $178,085. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,200. The largest listed awards included $50,000 to Jewish Home Life, $23,000 to FIDF Southeast States, $19,500 to Jewish Federation of Greater Atl, and $10,000 to Weinstein Hospice. Each was designated for general support.
Other listed grants included $5,000 each to A Cure in Our Lifetime, Kyle Pease Foundation, and Link Counseling Center, and $3,500 each to Marcus Jewish Community Ctr, NYO Partners, and BNai Havarah in Atlanta. Project Angel Heart is listed twice among the supported organizations, with each entry reporting $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Amy Kahn is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Center Family Foundation is led by Amy Kahn, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Kahn
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles N Center (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Center Family Foundation
How much does Center Family Foundation give each year?
Center Family Foundation gave $178K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Center Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Center Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $3,634, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Center Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Center Family Foundation give grants?
Center Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (22 grants), Denver, CO (7 grants), Marietta, GA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Center Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Center Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Center Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Center Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Home Life ($50,000), FIDF Southeast States ($23,000) and Jewish Federation of Greater Atl ($19,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Center Family Foundation?
Center Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What does Center Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list shows support for organizations serving a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Center Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Center Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Center Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $213K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Center Family Foundation's EIN?
Center Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6076183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Center Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Center Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/center-family-foundation-morg_f96571414f224ad59f345d9b9ea31449
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