The Gary W Rollins Foundation
The Gary W Rollins Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including educational institutions, human-services organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and groups supporting veterans and disaster response.
The Gary W Rollins Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gary W Rollins Foundation gave $17.7M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $589K), top state Georgia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,655,717
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $588,524
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $68,858,214
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gary W Rollins 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: 1908 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (404) 486-4668
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gary W Rollins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Chattanooga Foundation ($5.6M). Together the top 10 received $16.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 151 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as Georgia, 39%; Tennessee, 33%; Nebraska, 11%; Ohio, 8%; and Oklahoma, 6%. The listed grants also included recipients in California and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gary W Rollins Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $945K; repeat grants $410K. How we count
Medians: $176K first-time, $80K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.3M (2020) to $17.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $17.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chattanooga Foundation Chattanooga, TN | GWR College of Business | $5,629,870 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,831,289 |
| Salvation Army Brookhaven, NE | Disaster Relief & Social Services | $1,950,618 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | Support for Exhbitions and Programs | $1,522,133 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $1,499,327 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Scholarships for Military Families | $994,245 |
| Latin American Association Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $851,702 |
| Special Operation Care Fund Atlanta, GA | General Operating Funds | $516,964 |
| Veterans Empowerment Organization Atlanta, GA | General Support | $403,759 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GA | General Support | $252,131 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 58-6263946.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,858,214 | $15,181,419 | $19,215,281 | $17,655,717 | 30 | $17,850,043 | $7,306,577 | $21,271,601 |
| 2023 | $72,788,375 | $16,942,768 | $15,861,189 | $15,230,298 | 33 | $15,398,573 | $5,428,166 | $16,560,108 |
| 2022 | $71,703,003 | $14,234,904 | $15,156,530 | $14,413,202 | 45 | $14,458,702 | $3,838,936 | $14,943,518 |
| 2021 | $72,624,629 | $27,015,806 | $13,808,587 | $13,139,963 | 26 | $13,180,744 | $15,385,861 | $14,794,643 |
| 2020 | $59,579,299 | $7,804,379 | $10,749,009 | $10,257,405 | 17 | — | $3,682,040 | $13,074,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gary W Rollins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21.3M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Chattanooga Foundation says its mission is to support higher education through special projects of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Latin American Association says it empowers Latinos through resources including food, shelter, economic programs, youth mentoring, and immigration services. Special Operations Care Fund says it connects people to the special operations community and supports service members and their families.
Other 2024 grantees included Emory University, the Atlanta History Center, Folds of Honor, Team Rubicon, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia, and Meals on Wheels Atlanta. Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Meals on Wheels Atlanta says it supports senior independence through meals, shelter, education, and community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $17,655,717. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,629,870, with a median of $100,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,629,870 to the University of Chattanooga Foundation for the GWR College of Business, $2,831,289 to Emory University for general support, $1,950,618 to the Salvation Army for disaster relief and social services, and $1,522,133 to the Atlanta History Center for exhibitions and programs. Other grants included $1,499,327 to Fidelity Charitable for a donor-advised fund, $994,245 to Folds of Honor for scholarships for military families, and $851,702 to the Latin American Association for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Gary W Rollins as trustee, Kathleen Rollins as executive director, and Don Carson as trustee.
The Gary W Rollins Foundation is led by Kathleen Rollins, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Rollins
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Gary W. Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Carson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amy Rollins Kreisler (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela R. Rollins (2020) — Trustee
- Former: R. Randall Rollins (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Kathleen Rollins (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Gary W Rollins Foundation
How much does The Gary W Rollins Foundation give each year?
The Gary W Rollins Foundation gave $17.7M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15.2M across 33 grants.
What is The Gary W Rollins Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gary W Rollins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $588,524, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gary W Rollins Foundation that year got $945K on average.
Where does The Gary W Rollins Foundation give grants?
The Gary W Rollins Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (33%) and Nebraska (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (15 grants) and Chattanooga, TN (2 grants).
Does The Gary W Rollins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of The Gary W Rollins Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gary W Rollins Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gary W Rollins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Chattanooga Foundation ($5,629,870), Emory University ($2,831,289) and Salvation Army ($1,950,618), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gary W Rollins Foundation?
The Gary W Rollins Foundation reported $68.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.3M (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 Gary W Rollins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Chattanooga Foundation says its mission is to support higher education through special projects of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gary W Rollins 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 Gary W Rollins Foundation's EIN?
The Gary W Rollins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6263946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gary W Rollins 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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