Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in August 1998. The foundation operates as the philanthropic arm of Southern Company Gas, distributing grants to nonprofit organizations across its service territory.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$119.6M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.3M
+35.7% YoY
Grant Count
181
+17.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports nonprofits aligned with four strategic priorities:
- Social Justice
- Economic Mobility
- Environmental Sustainability
- Education and Arts & Culture
The foundation has historically supported United Way - South Hampton Roads and maintains a focus on grantmaking and voluntarism initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
of $15,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Tennessee
- Virginia
In 2024, grants collectively impacted approximately 4.5 million people across these four states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $119,615,980
- Total Giving: $6,282,600
- Total Revenues: $10,754,077
- Total Expenses: $6,885,155
- Giving Rate: 5.3% of assets
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $107,000,000
- Total Revenues: $1,620,000
- Total Expenses: $5,020,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $119,615,980 | $106,899,977 | $96,160,544 |
| Revenue | $10,754,077 | $1,615,603 | $3,365,984 |
| Expenses | $6,885,155 | $5,024,349 | $4,320,182 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,366,859 | $4,712,403 | $3,859,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,387,185 | $1,454,363 | $1,350,604 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,322,700 | $4,975,245 | $5,135,360 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Serena Levy — President and Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM KERR | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SERENA LEVY | PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| JAMES D ANDERSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARCIA DEMAR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL A BRASWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEDRO P CHERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDELL DALLAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT S DUVALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK D SUTTON JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GRACE KOLVEREID | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAVIER MONTALVO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| H BRYAN BATSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In January 2025, Southern Company Gas and its charitable foundation announced they awarded more than $11 million in financial gifts in 2024 to over 600 nonprofit organizations. These gifts supported local efforts across Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia, with collective impact reaching approximately 4.5 million people in the foundation's service territory.
Southern Company Gas and Its Charitable Foundation Award $11 Million to NonprofitsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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