The Edward Colston Foundation Inc
The Edward Colston Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization is classified as a 501(c)(3) entity and has been tax-exempt since August 1989. It operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting various charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$828K
+14.5% YoY
Grant Count
59
+15.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Health
- Health and Medical Services
- Health and Wellness
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants for general use to its selected grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Georgia
- Virginia
- South Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,226,862
- Total Revenue: $1,635,983
- Total Expenses: $991,656
- Net Income: $644,327
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions Received: 58.4% of total revenue
- Investment Income and Dividends: 26.9% of total revenue
- Other sources: 14.6% of total revenue
Staffing:
- 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,226,862 | $11,582,535 | $9,278,290 |
| Revenue | $1,635,983 | $3,171,710 | $1,133,438 |
| Expenses | $991,656 | $867,465 | $779,965 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $828,360 | $723,700 | $657,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $520,690 | $2,267,851 | $735,348 |
| Distributable Amount | $852,891 | $684,297 | $659,222 |
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
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD C MITCHELL JR | PRESIDENT/DI | — | — |
| VIRGINIA C MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JENNIFER B HOVIS | SECRETARY | — | — |
| EDWARD C MITCHELL III | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AMANDA K MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DUSTIN MARTIN | DIRECTOR | — | $500 |
Contact Information
Address: 3747 Peachtree Rd NE Apt 2522 Atlanta, GA 30319
EIN: 58-1818739
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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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