The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In filing year 2025, it reported 24 grants totaling $203,005 to organizations in several states.
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey at a glance
In short: The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey gave $203K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,005
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,459
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,526,672
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey
- How to Apply
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Contact John M Saunders. Research-grant applicants should submit the materials described above.
- Contact
Application contact: John M Saunders
Mailing address: 1579 Monroe Dr Ne Ste F231, Atlanta, GA 30324-5039
Phone: (706) 594-1042
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duke University ($30K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Georgia, 65%; North Carolina, 19%; Florida, 7%; Missouri, 5%; and Washington, DC, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 226% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2022) to $235K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | General | $30,000 |
| Westminster Christian Fellowship Atlanta, GA | General | $25,000 |
| Georgia Council for Social Sciences Roswell, GA | General | $15,005 |
| Ansley Park Beautification Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $15,000 |
| Historic Oakland Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattahoochee Valley Columbus, GA | General | $10,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History Atlanta, GA | Curator & Overhead Expenses | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Eustis Eustis, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $10,000 |
| St Pauls Lutheran High School Concordia, MO | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,526,672 | $402,970 | $368,164 | $203,005 | 24 | $264,361 | $304,167 | $284,068 |
| 2024 | $4,491,866 | $323,777 | $386,904 | $235,000 | 25 | $292,512 | $233,227 | $274,361 |
| 2023 | $4,554,993 | $81,154 | $256,679 | $121,500 | 21 | $174,102 | $52,112 | $249,626 |
| 2022 | $4,754,759 | $2,088,901 | $250,962 | $62,200 | 18 | $137,264 | $2,002,929 | $221,150 |
| 2021 | $2,892,817 | $346,589 | $245,617 | $66,500 | 21 | $142,907 | $247,317 | $254,734 |
| 2020 | $2,791,607 | $324,826 | $349,303 | $142,000 | 23 | — | $220,056 | $196,181 |
| 2019 | $2,816,084 | $250,618 | $228,912 | $67,000 | 17 | — | $153,835 | $201,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey reported a distributable amount of $284K 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 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Westminster Christian Fellowship describes its work as supporting, nurturing, and training Christian students at Georgia Tech and other Atlanta-area campuses. The Georgia Council for Social Sciences says it provides professional development for social studies teachers. Historic Oakland Foundation says it partners with the City of Atlanta to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery; Ansley Park Beautification describes its work as island and park maintenance and improvements.
Other 2025 grantees include West Georgia Health Foundation, which says it operates for the benefit of West Georgia Medical Center and affiliated entities, and Friends of Wycliffe Hall Oxford, which describes supporting Wycliffe Hall’s work in evangelical theology and promoting educational exchanges. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni says it educates alumni, trustees, and others about the benefits of higher education. Crisis Assistance Ministry says it provides assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $203,005. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $30,000 to Duke University, $25,000 to Westminster Christian Fellowship, $15,005 to the Georgia Council for Social Sciences, and $15,000 each to Ansley Park Beautification Foundation and Historic Oakland Foundation.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Research-grant applicants should submit a brief resume of academic qualifications, an outline of the proposed investigation, and a proposed budget. Donations will not be made outright to individuals. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John M Saunders as president, Dorothy P Saunders as member at large, Elaine Knight as secretary, Patricia J Klein as treasurer, and Alesandra D Saunders as vice president.
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey is led by John M. Saunders, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Saunders
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Knight
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia J. Klein
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alesandra D. Saunders
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy P. Saunders
Member at Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dorothy S. Kelly (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Eve McClatchey Saunders (2019–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey
How much does The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey give each year?
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey gave $203K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 25 grants.
What is The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey's typical grant size?
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,459, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey give grants?
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey gives mostly in Georgia: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants), Lagrange, GA (4 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey's largest grantees?
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey's largest 2025 grantees include Duke University ($30,000), Westminster Christian Fellowship ($25,000) and Georgia Council for Social Sciences ($15,005), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey?
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $284K (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 Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Westminster Christian Fellowship describes its work as supporting, nurturing, and training Christian students at Georgia Tech and other Atlanta-area campuses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey?
Contact John M Saunders. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey's EIN?
The Devereaux F and Dorothy M McClatchey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6250115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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