Cerm Legacy Foundation

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 85-3998932

Cerm Legacy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5K

-87.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$7K

-46.5% YoY

Grant Count

3

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+6.9% YoY

About Cerm Legacy Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Cerm Legacy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

AlexandriaAtlantaAustellAvondale EstatesClarkstonStone Mountain

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$43K$87K$130K$173K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,928$39,810$116,481
Revenue$65,739$76,911
Expenses$98,727$157,465$10,619
Qualifying Distributions$6,949$13,000
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$4K$8K$11K$15K0 grants20203 grants20212 grants20226 grants20233 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Big Brother Big Sister o…$6KAtlanta Technical Colleg…$1KDeKalb County School Dis…$199

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

14<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Big Brother Big Sister of Metro Atl ($5,500), Atlanta Technical College Foundatio ($1,250), DeKalb County School District ($199).

RecipientPurposeAmount
DeKalb County School District Stone Mountain, GASupport for School$199
Atlanta Technical College Foundatio Atlanta, GASupport for STEM Programs$1,250
Big Brother Big Sister of Metro Atl Atlanta, GASupport for Big Future Summit Event$5,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Abigail Reese KelleyExecutive Director$51K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Albert EdwardsBoard Chair1
Daryl GainesBoard Vice Chair1
Terrell GibbsBoard Member1
Cicely WilliamsTreasurer1
L Tanya HallExecutive Director1
Abigail Reese KelleyExecutive Director30$51,030

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cerm Legacy Foundation?

Cerm Legacy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Cerm Legacy Foundation?

As of 2024, Cerm Legacy Foundation holds $5K in total assets with $66K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $7K in 2024.

Where does Cerm Legacy Foundation operate?

Cerm Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Virginia.

What size grants does Cerm Legacy Foundation award?

In 2024, Cerm Legacy Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $7K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Cerm Legacy Foundation's EIN?

Cerm Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3998932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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