Realan Foundation Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-1648407

Realan Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1986, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on philanthropic activities across multiple states in the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.6M

-2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$634K

-34.9% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

-2.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Realan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $867K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation supports Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants primarily in the range of $1–$500,000. Recent grant activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations and initiatives in multiple states, including Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Specific cities where the foundation has funded work include Athens, Atlanta, Chapel Hill, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $2.8M (87%)

North Carolina $235K (7%)

Texas $100K (3%)

New York $60K (2%)

Virginia $35K (1%)

Colorado $5K (0%)

New Mexico $1K (0%)

States

Colorado Georgia North Carolina New Mexico New York Texas Virginia

Cities

AlbuquerqueAmericusAthensAtlantaAustinBrooklynChapel HillCharlottesvilleDecaturDunwoodyDurhamFlowery BranchGlenvilleHighlandsHoustonMariettaNew YorkNewnanRed Feather LakesRichmond

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $15.58 million (as of 2024)
Annual Revenue: $1.82 million (2023)
Annual Expenses: $1.35 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)

The foundation's assets have grown modestly, increasing 2.6% from the previous year.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$15,577,584	$15,992,466	$15,517,362
Revenue	$715,222	$1,821,332	$1,834,083
Expenses	$1,130,104	$1,346,228	$984,737
Qualifying Distributions	$676,422	$1,017,549	$573,351
Net Investment Income	$317,454	$30,485	$39,168
Distributable Amount	$867,495	$849,828	$869,861

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

180 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emory University ($370,000), Calvary Episcopal Church ($50,000), Ben Franklin Academy ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGAPE YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER ATLANTA, GA	OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY ATLANTA, GA	CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS	$25,000
BREAKTHROUGH ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH AMERICUS, GA	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$50,000
CAMP SUNSHINE DECATUR, GA	OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
CARE USA ATLANTA, GA	IMPACT FUND	$7,500
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA FDN ATLANTA, GA	CHILDREN'S CIRCLE OF CARE	$10,000
DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL DURHAM, NC	DUKE DIVINITY ANNUAL FUND	$10,000
DUKE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NC	THE FUQUA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ANNUAL FUND	$10,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA	PSYCHIATRY - FUQUA SCHOLARS/PSYCHOLOGY - FUQUA SCHOLARS/PSYCHIATRY - CAMP/ED CRAIGHEAD - DISCRETIONARY FOR TRAVEL/PROF. DEV./BILL MCDONALD - DISCRETIONARY FOR TRAVEL/PROF. DEV.	$370,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

J Rex Fuqua: President/Director
Duvall S Fuqua: Vice President/Director
Anne Sterchi: Executive Director (compensated staff member with annual salary of $48,150)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
J REX FUQUA	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	3	—
DUVALL S FUQUA	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	3	$1,500
JAMES A STANLEY	SECRETARY/TREASURER	3	—
ANNE STERCHI	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10	$27,913
B CLAYTON ROLADER	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	6	$7,245

Contact Information

Address: 3350 Riverwood Parkway SE, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30339-3351

The foundation does not maintain a publicly available website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Realan Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Realan Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants primarily in the range of $1–$500,000. Recent grant activity includes: • **Emory University**: $370,000 for Psychiatry and Psychology Fuqua Scholars programs, Camp Craighead, and discretionary funding for travel and professional development (2024) • **Breakthrough Atlanta**: $25,000 for Operating & Program Support (2024) • **Odyssey of Hope**: $15,000 for Operating & Program Support (2024) In 2024, the foundation made $484,000 in total grants. In 2023, total expenses…

Where does Realan Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Realan Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Realan Foundation Inc awarded 24 grants totaling $634K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Realan Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Realan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $867K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.