The Correll Family Foundation
The Correll Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It reported 17 grants totaling $2,375,000 in 2025, all to recipients in Georgia.
The Correll Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Correll Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $140K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,375,000
- +52.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $139,706
- +61.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $31,518,764
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Correll Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3060 Peachtree Rd Nw Ste 370, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 478-6779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Correll Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 55 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Georgia. The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Correll Family Foundation gives
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $3.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General | $1,200,000 |
| Grady Health Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $280,000 |
| Peachtree Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | General | $200,000 |
| Pace Academy Atlanta, GA | General | $135,000 |
| Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation Brunswick, GA | General | $110,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General | $100,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Georgia Chapter Atlanta, GA | General | $60,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Atlanta, GA | General | $50,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights Atlanta, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Atlanta, GA | General | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,518,764 | $1,632,614 | $2,890,915 | $2,375,000 | 17 | $2,541,641 | $1,303,178 | $2,057,481 |
| 2024 | $32,647,956 | $1,483,007 | $2,002,217 | $1,558,150 | 18 | $1,709,494 | $1,160,960 | $1,917,571 |
| 2023 | $33,153,107 | $1,041,933 | $2,849,834 | $2,365,000 | 18 | $2,524,073 | $782,626 | $1,566,508 |
| 2022 | $34,854,103 | $6,322,537 | $2,685,152 | $2,086,800 | 1 | $2,311,925 | $3,012,076 | $1,956,826 |
| 2021 | $31,676,107 | $3,485,061 | $3,851,063 | $3,299,000 | 1 | — | $3,251,184 | $1,779,582 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Correll Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Georgia organizations. For example, PACE Academy describes its mission as preparing confident citizens who honor the school’s values. Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation says it seeks to improve quality of life in coastal Georgia by promoting philanthropy and making charitable grants. Atlanta Beltline Partnership describes its work as raising funds and building partnerships to support the Atlanta Beltline vision.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights says it provides educational experiences about the civil rights movement and contemporary human rights issues. Camp Twin Lakes describes offering year-round recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. East Lake Foundation says it partners with residents, school families, and service providers to support the East Lake community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $2,375,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,200,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Its largest grants included $1,200,000 to First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, $280,000 to Grady Health Foundation, $200,000 to Peachtree Presbyterian Church, $135,000 to PACE Academy, and $110,000 to Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation. Other reported grants included $100,000 to Emory University; $60,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter; $50,000 each to Atlanta Beltline Partnership, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Sheltering Arms, and UGA Foundation; and $25,000 to the University of Georgia Athletic Association. The listed grant purposes were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ada F Correll as director/secretary, Elizabeth Richards as director, and Alston D Correll III as director.
The Correll Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ada F. Correll
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alston D. Correll III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Richards
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alston D. Correll (2021) — Director & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased 052521
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Correll Family Foundation
How much does The Correll Family Foundation give each year?
The Correll Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 18 grants.
What is The Correll Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Correll Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $139,706, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Correll Family Foundation give grants?
The Correll Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (14 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does The Correll Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Correll Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Correll Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Correll Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta ($1,200,000), Grady Health Foundation ($280,000) and Peachtree Presbyterian Church ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Correll Family Foundation?
The Correll Family Foundation reported $31.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Correll Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Georgia organizations. For example, PACE Academy describes its mission as preparing confident citizens who honor the school’s values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Correll Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Correll Family Foundation's EIN?
The Correll Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4311179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Correll Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Correll Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-correll-family-foundation-morg_a8bee00a135d4c92a982903572595ac9
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