The Buddy Candler Foundation
The Buddy Candler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $462K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $29K.
The Buddy Candler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Buddy Candler Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,200
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $461,705
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Buddy Candler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Name of Jesus School ($17K). Together the top 5 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Buddy Candler Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Name of Jesus School New Orleans, LA | General Support | $16,500 |
| Community Bible Church Highlands, NC | General Support | $9,000 |
| Bride of Christ Church Bowie, MD | General Support | $3,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Bright School Chattanooga, TN | General Support | $500 |
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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 | $461,705 | $41,830 | $34,598 | $31,000 | 5 | $31,000 | $29,186 | $23,412 |
| 2023 | $454,473 | $21,053 | $61,227 | $57,700 | 7 | $57,700 | $8,135 | $23,259 |
| 2022 | $494,647 | $12,517 | $39,286 | $33,700 | 4 | $33,700 | — | $27,156 |
| 2021 | $521,416 | $170,228 | $39,190 | $34,900 | 5 | $34,900 | $155,798 | $27,008 |
| 2020 | $390,378 | $-9,545 | $38,348 | $32,450 | 7 | — | — | $28,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buddy Candler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Buddy Candler Foundation is led by Mollie C. Rogers, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mollie C. Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Buddy Candler Foundation
How much does The Buddy Candler Foundation give each year?
The Buddy Candler Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 7 grants.
What is The Buddy Candler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Buddy Candler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Buddy Candler Foundation give grants?
The Buddy Candler Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (29%) and Maryland (10%).
Does The Buddy Candler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Buddy Candler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Buddy Candler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Buddy Candler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Name of Jesus School ($16,500), Community Bible Church ($9,000) and Bride of Christ Church ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Buddy Candler Foundation?
The Buddy Candler Foundation reported $462K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Buddy Candler Foundation's EIN?
The Buddy Candler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8607830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work The Buddy Candler Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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