The Goizueta Foundation Inc
The Goizueta Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2013, it operates as a family philanthropy dedicated to supporting educational and charitable institutions, with a particular focus on inspiring young people to learn and succeed in the metro Atlanta region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$34.3M
+1.6% YoY
Grant Count
126
+23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$272K
-17.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission centers on providing financial assistance to educational and charitable institutions. The organization is guided by the philanthropic philosophy of Roberto C. Goizueta, whose core beliefs include:
- "We must give back. As individuals. As groups. As companies. As people."
- "Educate yourself. Educate each other. Educate the world."
- "The real business of Atlanta is to create a dignified quality of life for all its citizens."
The Foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education — Supporting educational initiatives and institutions
- Stronger Atlanta — Initiatives that strengthen the Atlanta community
- Youth Development — Giving young people the opportunity, through education, to succeed
Grantmaking
Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
** Varies significantly based on project scope
Average Grant
** Varies significantly based on project scope
How to Apply
** The Foundation employs an iterative and conversational grantmaking process. Organizations meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to contact the Foundation to schedule an introductory meeting before applying online.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports organizations and initiatives across multiple states, with primary concentration in:
- Georgia (particularly metro Atlanta and surrounding counties including Henry, Clayton, and Doraville)
- Massachusetts
- New York
The Foundation also funds initiatives in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $410,075,710
- Total Revenues: $23,472,737
- Total Expenses: $37,010,112
- Total Giving: $34,270,882
Staff: 7 employees
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Goizueta Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Olga Goizueta Rawls — Chair and Chief Executive Officer
- Julianna Cagle — President
- Christy Utberg — Vice President of Finance and Administration
- Hannah Jones — Vice President of Programs
The board includes members of the Goizueta family and other individuals.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERTO S GOIZUETA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| OLGA GOIZUETA RAWLS | CHAIRMAN AND CEO | 40 | $53,057 |
| JAVIER CRISPULO GOIZUETA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| JULIANNA CAGLE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $269,583 |
| DEANA UTBERG | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 40 | $230,270 |
| AMELIA R MEDINA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| CAROLINE R STRUMPH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| CRISTINA GOIZUETA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| THOMPSON C RAWLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| JAVIER CARLOS GOIZUETA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
| ROBERTO C GOIZUETA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has made significant transformational gifts to major institutions:
**Emory University** received a major grant to establish the Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health
Emory receives transformational grant to establish new Goizueta Institute**Emory's Goizueta Business School** received a $30 million gift from the Foundation
The Goizueta Foundation makes $30 million gift to Emory's Goizueta BusinessThe Foundation continues to expand its grantmaking reach, with 2025 grants supporting education, workforce development, youth services, and community strengthening initiatives across metro Atlanta and beyond.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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