Charles Loridans Foundation Inc
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in Georgia, including arts and cultural organizations, a university, and organizations working in education, community services, parks, and trails.
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles Loridans Foundation Inc gave $650K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Georgia. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $650,000
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,074
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,829,555
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles Loridans Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1201 W Peachtree St 4900, Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
Phone: (404) 881-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Loridans Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Contemporary Art ($207K). Together the top 10 received $577K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 114 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles Loridans Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $317K (2022) to $650K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art Atlanta, GA | Working Artists Project; Ongoing | $207,000 |
| Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre Atlanta, GA | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Atlanta, GA | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $52,500 |
| Atlanta Opera Atlanta, GA | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Clayton State University FBO Friends of Spivey Hall Morrow, GA | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Arts ATL Atlanta, GA | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $27,500 |
| Actors Express Atlanta, GA | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts Atlanta, GA | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Synchronicity Theatre Atlanta, GA | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Georgia State University College of Law Atlanta, GA | Henry J. Miller Distinguished Fall Lectures | $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 | $13,829,555 | $380,927 | $741,550 | $650,000 | 27 | $674,266 | $313,643 | $656,086 |
| 2023 | $12,244,778 | $614,973 | $677,812 | $596,197 | 22 | $615,027 | $552,188 | $564,085 |
| 2022 | $11,034,561 | $525,773 | $437,091 | $317,000 | 17 | $336,331 | $464,938 | $574,166 |
| 2021 | $13,876,105 | $2,143,804 | $712,579 | $616,000 | 27 | $637,306 | $2,086,031 | $621,742 |
| 2020 | $12,050,468 | $886,864 | $498,052 | $431,098 | 21 | — | $805,730 | $502,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Loridans Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $656K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 giving included substantial support for arts organizations. For example, the Center for Puppetry Arts says its mission is to inspire imagination, education, and community through puppetry; Actors Express says it creates live theatre intended to prompt reflection on communities and contemporary experiences. Other supported organizations describe work in areas including higher education for incarcerated people (Common Good Atlanta), preservation of Chastain Park (Chastain Park Conservancy), college-preparatory education (Woodward Academy), chamber music (Atlanta Chamber Players), services for Latinos (Latin American Association), and bicycle and pedestrian trails (PATH Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $650,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $207,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $207,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art (Atlanta) for its Working Artists Project; $100,000 to Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre; $52,500 to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center; and $50,000 each to the Atlanta Opera and Clayton State University FBO Friends of Spivey Hall. Other grants included $27,500 to Arts ATL and $25,000 each to Actors Express, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and Synchronicity Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ben F. Johnson III as chairman and Robert G. Edge, B. Harvey Hill Jr., Benjamin T. White, R. Mark Williamson, Christopher C. Marquardt, Margaret Scott, and Cari K. Dawson as trustees.
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc is led by Ben F. Johnson III, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben F. Johnson III
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. Harvey Hill Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin T. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher C. Marquardt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Mark Williamson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Edge
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cari K. Dawson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dayton S. Velarde (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Charles Loridans Foundation Inc
How much does Charles Loridans Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc gave $650K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $596K across 22 grants.
What is Charles Loridans Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,074, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles Loridans Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Charles Loridans Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles Loridans 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 (23 grants).
Who are Charles Loridans Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Museum of Contemporary Art ($207,000), Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre ($100,000) and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Robert W Woodruff Arts Center ($52,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Loridans Foundation Inc?
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc reported $13.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $674K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $656K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles Loridans Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 giving included substantial support for arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Loridans Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is Charles Loridans Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0871627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles Loridans 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.
Data update history
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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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