The Choate Foundation
The Choate Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing identifies the purpose of its grantmaking as humanitarian assistance.
The Choate Foundation at a glance
In short: The Choate Foundation gave $2.3M across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,270,500
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,273
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $64,403,047
- +99.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Choate Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3438 Peachtree Rd Ne 800, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (770) 559-0920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Choate Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 328 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 8% to Tennessee, and 3% each to South Carolina, New York, and Washington, DC. The listed grants also include recipients in Alabama and Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Choate Foundation gives
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2020) to $2.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Columbus, GA | Humanitarian Assistance | $500,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian Assistance | $250,000 |
| Street Grace Norcorss, GA | Humanitarian Assistance | $100,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian Assistance | $75,000 |
| Father Ryan High School Nashville, TN | Humanitarian Assistance | $57,500 |
| Christian City Union City, GA | Humanitarian Assistance | $50,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson, SC | Humanitarian Assistance | $50,000 |
| North Fulton Community Charities Roswell, GA | Humanitarian Assistance | $50,000 |
| Restore Life Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian Assistance | $50,000 |
| Saint Bernard Abbey Foundation Cullman, AL | Humanitarian Assistance | $50,000 |
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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 | $64,403,047 | $24,584,593 | $2,438,590 | $2,270,500 | 75 | $2,293,816 | $3,333,246 | $2,404,898 |
| 2023 | $32,213,592 | $5,931,467 | $2,405,935 | $2,324,000 | 105 | $2,338,268 | $2,181,962 | $963,560 |
| 2022 | $27,350,046 | $-2,897,586 | $1,734,393 | $1,640,000 | 80 | $1,649,156 | $1,802,509 | $1,467,819 |
| 2021 | $31,045,591 | $2,029,703 | $1,699,960 | $1,636,000 | 65 | $1,650,556 | $1,740,716 | $1,489,834 |
| 2020 | $30,697,740 | $22,489,520 | $585,401 | $532,414 | 3 | — | $31,019 | $84,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Choate Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants list humanitarian assistance as their purpose. Supported organizations work in areas including patient services and rehabilitation, efforts to eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children, crisis-response meals, community development, housing and hunger assistance, education and scientific research, and services for children, families, and older adults. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 75 grants totaling $2,270,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest grants included $500,000 to the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, $250,000 to Shepherd Center Foundation, $100,000 to Street Grace, and $75,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Other listed grants included $57,500 to Father Ryan High School and $50,000 each to Christian City, Clemson University Foundation, North Fulton Community Charities, Restore Life, Saint Bernard Abbey Foundation, World Central Kitchen, and World Vision.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists W Millard Choate as trustee and member of the distribution committee. Susan Choate, Emily G Choate, and Katherine Choate are listed as members of the distribution committee.
The Choate Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W. Millard Choate
Trustee & Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily G. Choate
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Choate
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Choate
Distribution Committee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Choate Foundation
How much does The Choate Foundation give each year?
The Choate Foundation gave $2.3M across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 105 grants.
What is The Choate Foundation's typical grant size?
The Choate Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,273, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Choate Foundation give grants?
The Choate Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (19 grants), Nashville, TN (6 grants), Cumming, GA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Choate Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 75 grants with a stated purpose on The Choate Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Assistance" (75 grants).
Who are The Choate Foundation's largest grantees?
The Choate Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley ($500,000), Shepherd Center Foundation ($250,000) and Street Grace ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Choate Foundation?
The Choate Foundation reported $64.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Choate Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants list humanitarian assistance as their purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Choate Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Choate Foundation's EIN?
The Choate Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2450365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Choate Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Choate Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-choate-foundation-morg_0a21ae0c4b0d4a71bea9c0076ec85178
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