The Exposition Foundation Inc
The Exposition Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $345,500, supporting educational and charitable organizations.
The Exposition Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Exposition Foundation Inc gave $346K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $345,500
- +2203.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,409
- +109.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,180,793
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (71% 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 Exposition Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists no specific form or application materials and reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Dameron Black Iv
Mailing address: 1266 W Paces Ferry Rd Box 427, Atlanta, GA 30327-2306
Phone: (404) 355-8670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Exposition Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amigos of Costa Rica ($75K). Together the top 10 received $336K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 30 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 22% to Pennsylvania, and 7% to Mississippi. The listed recipients included organizations in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia; West Chester, Pennsylvania; and Jackson, Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Exposition Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 284% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 211% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $346K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $346K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amigos of Costa Rica West Chester, PA | Educational | $75,000 |
| Ben Franklin Academy Atlanta, GA | Educational | $65,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Educational | $50,500 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Millsaps College Jackson, MS | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School Atlanta, GA | Educational | $20,000 |
| EARTH University Foundation Atlanta, GA | Educational | $15,000 |
| Forward Arts Foundation Atlanta, GA | Educational | $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 | $1,180,793 | $175,112 | $392,038 | $345,500 | 11 | $345,500 | $128,574 | $163,969 |
| 2024 | $1,397,719 | $78,478 | $36,588 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $56,890 | $151,406 |
| 2023 | $1,355,830 | $148,386 | $262,031 | $238,000 | 8 | $238,000 | $124,355 | $142,378 |
| 2022 | $1,469,476 | $279,539 | $116,008 | $90,000 | 5 | $90,000 | $253,531 | $147,512 |
| 2021 | $1,305,944 | $221,179 | $143,838 | $119,000 | 5 | — | $188,317 | $143,657 |
| 2020 | $1,228,602 | $143,251 | $120,907 | $99,000 | 6 | — | $121,344 | $128,989 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Exposition Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $164K 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
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in education and charitable services. For example, Breakthrough Atlanta describes its mission as expanding academic opportunity for underserved students and developing educators; Atlanta Speech School says its mission is to bring deep reading to every child; and Piedmont Healthcare Foundation says it helps generate and steward philanthropic support for community benefit. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $345,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $75,000 to Amigos of Costa Rica for educational purposes, $65,000 to Ben Franklin Academy for educational purposes, and $50,500 to the University of Georgia Foundation for educational purposes. Other notable awards included $30,000 to Piedmont Healthcare Foundation for charitable purposes, $25,000 to Breakthrough Atlanta for charitable purposes, and $25,000 to Millsaps College for educational purposes.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists no specific application form, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Cocke Black as President/Treas, Dameron Black III and Dameron Black IV as Vice Presidents, and James F Black as Vice President.
The Exposition Foundation Inc is led by Jane Cocke Black, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Cocke Black
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dameron Black III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dameron Black IV
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James F Black
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Exposition Foundation Inc
How much does The Exposition Foundation Inc give each year?
The Exposition Foundation Inc gave $346K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is The Exposition Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Exposition Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,409, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Exposition Foundation Inc give grants?
The Exposition Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and Mississippi (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants).
Does The Exposition Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Exposition Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants).
Who are The Exposition Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Exposition Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Amigos of Costa Rica ($75,000), Ben Franklin Academy ($65,000) and University of Georgia Foundation ($50,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Exposition Foundation Inc?
The Exposition Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $346K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Exposition Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in education and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Exposition Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Exposition Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Exposition Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6043273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Exposition Foundation Inc 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 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Exposition Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-exposition-foundation-inc-morg_b14c4692958948418f5e77efa8d08564
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