The Glover Family Foundation
The Glover Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in education, arts, health care, and civic and environmental work.
The Glover Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Glover Family Foundation gave $34K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,000
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,615
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $709,901
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (71% 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 Glover Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1888 Garraux Road Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 262-2703
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Glover Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was the LOVETT SCHOOL ($7K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. Other recipient-state shares were Vermont, 9%; Kentucky, 7%; Ohio, 7%; and North Carolina, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Glover Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% 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 $29K (2023) to $48K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| the LOVETT SCHOOL Atlanta, GA | To encourage education through thinking, intellectual curiosity, and learning objectives. | $6,500 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta, GA | To build on the symphony's foundation of artistic excellence in music. | $3,500 |
| Georgia Baptist Childrens Home Newnan, GA | CIVIC. | $3,500 |
| Keewaydin Foundation Salisbury, VT | To provide camping experiences and challenges that help children achieve significant personal growth. | $3,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| American Friends of University College Oxford Inc Crescent Springs, KY | To promote education at oxford univ. Through its association with American alumni and current American students. | $2,500 |
| Winship Cancer Institute Atlanta, GA | To Advance Medical Research. | $2,500 |
| The Village Green Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Civic and Environmental. | $2,500 |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for GREATER ATLANTA Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of leading and inspiring the atlanta community toward equity and shared prosperity for all. | $2,000 |
| Community Care Clinic Athens, GA | Civic and Healthcare Needs. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $709,901 | $60,870 | $39,309 | $34,000 | 13 | $34,138 | $55,609 | $51,605 |
| 2023 | $688,340 | $23,164 | $37,302 | $28,900 | 8 | $29,944 | $15,776 | $44,828 |
| 2022 | $702,478 | $25,289 | $37,812 | $29,450 | 11 | $30,466 | $17,913 | $45,193 |
| 2021 | $718,728 | $22,180 | $57,101 | $48,000 | 9 | $49,069 | $14,398 | $47,308 |
| 2020 | $749,902 | $51,818 | $56,395 | $48,250 | 9 | — | $44,717 | $40,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Glover Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, arts organizations, health care and medical research, and civic and environmental purposes.
The Lovett School, which received $6,500, describes itself as a community that develops students of honor, faith, and wisdom, with the character and intellect to thrive in learning and life. The Polly Boyd Scholarship Fund, which received $1,000, says it provides college scholarships to employees and caddies of The Honors Course Inc.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $34,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,500, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest grants were $6,500 to The Lovett School for education; $3,500 each to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Georgia Baptist Children’s Home; and $3,000 to the Keewaydin Foundation for camping experiences and challenges intended to support children’s personal growth. Other notable grants included $2,500 to Emory University (A an individual recipient) for educational purposes, $2,500 to Winship Cancer Institute for medical research, and $2,000 to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John T Glover Sr is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Glover Family Foundation is led by John T. Glover Sr., President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John T. Glover Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Glover Family Foundation
How much does The Glover Family Foundation give each year?
The Glover Family Foundation gave $34K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 8 grants.
What is The Glover Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Glover Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,615, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Glover Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Glover Family Foundation give grants?
The Glover Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (9%) and Kentucky (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does The Glover Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Glover Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Glover Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Glover Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include the LOVETT SCHOOL ($6,500), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ($3,500) and Georgia Baptist Childrens Home ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Glover Family Foundation?
The Glover Family Foundation reported $710K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (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 Glover Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, arts organizations, health care and medical research, and civic and environmental purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Glover Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Glover Family Foundation's EIN?
The Glover Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2316074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Glover Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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