Rotary Educational Foundation
Rotary Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Macon, Georgia. Its 2021 filing reports educational grants to individuals in Georgia, California, and Florida. The foundation’s 2020 IRS filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; application information from that filing should not be treated as current.
Rotary Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotary Educational Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,675
- Grants made (2021)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,168
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (90% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rotary Educational Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: William H Epps Jr
Mailing address: 389 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 746-6277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rotary Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 7% to California, and 3% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,675 |
Ready to take the next step with Rotary Educational Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,437 | $37,412 | $11,675 | 10 | $2,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rotary Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $11,675. Grants ranged from $333 to $3,244, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $3,244 to an individual recipient; $1,200 each to Ethan A. Abbott, two individual recipients; and $1,000 each to three individual recipients Each was listed for educational purposes.
The 2020 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations and listed an approved application form, no restrictions on awards, and a May 31 deadline. That deadline is a past cycle, and these application details are not current because the filing was marked final.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed John O'Shaughnessey III, William H. Epps Jr., and Howard S. Holleman as directors.
Rotary Educational Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Howard S. Holleman
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
John O'Shaughnessey III
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
William H. Epps Jr.
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Rotary Educational Foundation
How much does Rotary Educational Foundation give each year?
Rotary Educational Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rotary Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Rotary Educational Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,168, across 10 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rotary Educational Foundation give grants?
Rotary Educational Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (7%).
Does Rotary Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Rotary Educational Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (10 grants).
How do I apply for a grant from Rotary Educational Foundation?
Rotary Educational Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Rotary Educational Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Rotary Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rotary Educational Foundation's EIN?
Rotary Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6034632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
Other open foundation grants in Georgia
Georgia Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Rotary Educational Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Georgia
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta funds nonprofits across areas including health, education, human services, arts, housing, and civic engagement, with an emphasis on equity and shared prosperity. Its itemized 2024 grants had a median of $21,000, and over 64% of its 2024 grant support stayed in the 23-county metro Atlanta region, though it also funds organizations nationally and internationally. Nonprofits can apply through the foundation’s Grants Portal for competitive opportunities; it also makes donor-advised grants, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,414
Total Given
$152.3M
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Atlanta, GA
BGCA funds youth development through local Boys & Girls Clubs, supporting academic success, health, leadership, mentoring, and related programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,047 to $2,704,861, with a median of $81,098, and went to communities across the United States, Native lands, and military installations. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$95.2M
Grants
797
Total Given
$120.5M
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Americus, GA
Habitat for Humanity International funds affiliates and other organizations working on affordable housing, including homebuilding, housing preservation, coalition building and advocacy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,027 to $6.37 million, with a median of about $48,700, supporting work across the U.S. and internationally; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$760.0M
Grants
719
Total Given
$101.6M
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation
Atlanta, GA
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation funds work in Atlanta’s Westside, democracy, the environment, mental health and well-being, youth development, and founder initiatives, with a focus on Georgia and Montana and some national impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $20 million, with a median of $50,000. It makes grants by invitation and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$466.3M
Grants
586
Total Given
$212.1M
Georgia Power Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Power Foundation supports programs and capital campaigns that improve quality of life, including work in health care, education, workforce development, arts, and community development, with a strong preference for Georgia organizations and communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1 million, with a median of $10,000; requests of $25,000 or less are reviewed on an ongoing basis. It accepts online grant requests, as described in its filing.
Assets
$217.0M
Grants
517
Total Given
$18.6M
American Cancer Society Inc
Atlanta, GA
The American Cancer Society funds cancer research, patient support, and advocacy, including grants to researchers, institutions, and related organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,648 to $9.6 million, with a median of $15,000; research funding supports institutions across the United States. It accepts applications for specific research programs through ProposalCentral, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
509
Total Given
$23.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Georgia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Rotary Educational Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Rotary Educational Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?