Foundations & Grantmakers in Georgia
3,429 grantmakers in Georgia reported grants on their latest 990s. The 1,394 that made at least 5 grants gave $3.3B. The largest by giving are The Marcus Foundation Inc, The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation and Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in Georgia at a glance
Active grantmakers
3,429
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$3.3B
from the 1,394 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$19K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$86K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in Georgia by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Marcus Foundation Inc | Atlanta | $227.5M | 221 |
| 2 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta | $212.1M | 586 |
| 3 | Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc | Atlanta | $190.3M | 26 |
| 4 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Atlanta | $152.3M | 1,414 |
| 5 | Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc Restricted u/w of Lettie Pate Evans | Atlanta | $139.3M | 12 |
| 6 | Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta | $120.5M | 797 |
| 7 | The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc | Atlanta | $117.2M | 246 |
| 8 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Americus | $101.6M | 719 |
| 9 | Joseph B Whitehead Foundation | Atlanta | $76.1M | 41 |
| 10 | THDF II Inc DBA The Home Depot Foundation & Homer Fund | Atlanta | $69.4M | 170 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 4 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 164 · 23%
- Human Services 101 · 14%
- Health 73 · 10%
- Religion Related 54 · 8%
- Arts, Culture & Humanities 43 · 6%
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 41 · 6%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (45% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in Georgia
- The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc $152.3M · 1,414 grants
- Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc $25.9M · 207 grants
- The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc $16.1M · 196 grants
- North Georgia Community Foundation Inc $11.9M · 245 grants
- Community Foundation of W Georgia $8.3M · 98 grants
- Athens Area Community Foundation Inc $7.1M · 180 grants
- The Savannah Community Foundation Inc $5.8M · 109 grants
- The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia $5.6M · 103 grants
Showing the largest 8 of 14 with at least 10 grants.
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Most open to new grantees in Georgia
Foundations based in Georgia whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Urban League of Greater Atlanta Inc | 100% (20) | 20 in 2025 | $20K |
| 2 | Flood Family Foundation II Inc | 82% (41) | 50 in 2025 | $2K |
| 3 | The Hastings Trust | 80% (33) | 41 in 2024 | $2K |
| 4 | Richards Family Foundation | 74% (26) | 35 in 2025 | $54K |
| 5 | John G Kennedy Foundation Inc | 73% (41) | 56 in 2025 | $2K |
| 6 | Waffle House Foundation Inc | 72% (21) | 29 in 2025 | $9K |
| 7 | Bradley-Turner Foundation Inc | 71% (80) | 112 in 2024 | $117K |
| 8 | Southern Company Gas Charitable | 71% (106) | 150 in 2024 | $28K |
| 9 | J Bulow Campbell Foundation | 70% (40) | 57 in 2024 | $631K |
| 10 | James M Cox Foundation of Georgia Inc | 66% (63) | 95 in 2024 | $173K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing all 4,343 foundations and grantmakers in Georgia
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc
Alpharetta, GA
Assets
$6.1B
Grants
16,327
Total Given
$2.6B
University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc
Athens, GA
Assets
$160.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$318.6M
The Marcus Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$366.8M
Grants
221
Total Given
$227.5M
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$466.3M
Grants
586
Total Given
$212.1M
Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$65.0M
Grants
594
Total Given
$211.6M
Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
26
Total Given
$190.3M
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$24.9B
Grants
362
Total Given
$183.7M
Georgia Tech Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$3.7B
Grants
16
Total Given
$167.6M
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,414
Total Given
$152.3M
Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$124.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$142.6M
Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc Restricted u/w of Lettie Pate Evans
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
12
Total Given
$139.3M
Community Health Foundation Inc
Macon, GA
Assets
$2.9M
Grants
2
Total Given
$122.6M
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$95.2M
Grants
797
Total Given
$120.5M
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$533.9M
Grants
246
Total Given
$117.2M
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Americus, GA
Assets
$760.0M
Grants
719
Total Given
$101.6M
Augusta University Research Institute Inc
Augusta, GA
Assets
$29.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$98.5M
Joseph B Whitehead Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$717.3M
Grants
41
Total Given
$76.1M
THDF II Inc DBA The Home Depot Foundation & Homer Fund
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$267.4M
Grants
170
Total Given
$69.4M
Robert W Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
2
Total Given
$66.5M
Masters Tournament Foundation Inc
Augusta, GA
Assets
$18.3M
Grants
10
Total Given
$63.7M
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$990.9M
Grants
208
Total Given
$63.3M
Jane Woodruff Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
—
Grants
4
Total Given
$56.8M
Grady Health Resources Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$53.6M
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$431.3M
Grants
435
Total Given
$50.7M
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Questions about foundations in Georgia
What are the largest foundations in Georgia?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are The Marcus Foundation Inc ($227.5M across 221 grants), The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation ($212.1M) and Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc ($190.3M). Together the top 10 account for 42% of the $3.3B given by the 1,394 grantmakers in Georgia that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in Georgia?
The typical grant is about $19K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $86K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in Georgia?
Yes. We found 14 community foundations in Georgia with grant activity. The largest by giving are The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc, Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc and The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find Georgia foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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