The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation is a private foundation based in Kennesaw, Georgia. It reported giving $810,000 through 22 grants in filing year 2025, with nearly all grant dollars going to Georgia recipients.
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation gave $810K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Georgia. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $810,000
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,818
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $11,420,197
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% 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 Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing lists Caroline Browne as the contact and says to submit a letter stating the request. It reports no deadline and restricts awards to charitable, educational, scientific, and religious organizations in the United States and U.S. possessions.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Caroline Browne
Mailing address: 2790 Town Center Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (770) 296-1857
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shepard Center Foundation ($150K). Together the top 10 received $670K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 105 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to Georgia recipients and 1% to Massachusetts recipients. The foundation’s 2023 filing lists eligible organizations in the United States and U.S. possessions.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 $418K (2021) to $810K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $810K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepard Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| Reinhardt University Waleska, GA | Charitable Purpose | $105,000 |
| Whitefield Academy Smyrna, GA | Charitable Purpose | $80,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Peachtree Road UMC Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Foundation of Wesley Woods Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Gilgal Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Wellspring Living Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $11,420,197 | $1,053,311 | $1,111,783 | $810,000 | 22 | $1,025,291 | $972,576 | $778,428 |
| 2024 | $11,478,669 | $402,312 | $1,060,666 | $700,000 | 20 | $990,002 | $336,374 | $709,840 |
| 2023 | $12,137,023 | $758,826 | $694,502 | $449,700 | 16 | $622,351 | $696,104 | $660,447 |
| 2022 | $12,072,699 | $1,299,696 | $660,040 | $420,000 | 26 | $578,452 | $1,237,055 | $753,508 |
| 2021 | $11,452,829 | $1,806,283 | $670,590 | $417,500 | 21 | — | $1,739,977 | $598,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $778K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, community services, public safety, housing and transitional assistance, and services for older adults. For example, City of Refuge describes its mission as offering life-saving resources and life-building tools to people in Atlanta living on the margin. Reinhardt University describes its purpose as providing baccalaureate and graduate education, while Whitefield Academy describes itself as a Christ-centered college preparatory school.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in public safety (Atlanta Police Foundation), communities and well-being for older adults (Foundation of Wesley Woods), transitional assistance and housing for women struggling with addiction (Gilgal), and support for people at risk of or victimized by sexual exploitation (Wellspring Living). Hope Heals describes creating spaces of belonging for families affected by disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $810,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest listed awards were $150,000 to Shepard Center Foundation, $125,000 to City of Refuge, $105,000 to Reinhardt University, and $80,000 to Whitefield Academy. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Atlanta Police Foundation and Peachtree Road UMC, and $40,000 to Foundation of Wesley Woods.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Gordy Simms, Douglas Gordon Muir III, Caroline Muir Browne, and Steven H. Simms as trustees.
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline Muir Browne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Douglas Gordon Muir III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Gordy Simms
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven H. Simms
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation
How much does The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation give each year?
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation gave $810K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700K across 20 grants.
What is The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $36,818, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation give grants?
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (16 grants).
Who are The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shepard Center Foundation ($150,000), City of Refuge ($125,000) and Reinhardt University ($105,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation?
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $778K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education, community services, public safety, housing and transitional assistance, and services for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing lists Caroline Browne as the contact and says to submit a letter stating the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation's EIN?
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6343707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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