The Ma-Ran Foundation
The Ma-Ran Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including schools, youth and child-serving organizations, healthcare-related organizations, and cultural institutions.
The Ma-Ran Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ma-Ran Foundation gave $43.6M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Georgia. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,584,187
- +199.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,816,008
- +274.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $519,194
- Total assets
- $690,357,151
- +994.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (82% 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 Ma-Ran 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 Ma-Ran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was George West Mental Health Foundation Inc ($7.5M). Together the top 10 received $41.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 150 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 14% to Ohio, 5% to Delaware, and less than 1% to Texas. The reported percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ma-Ran Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3.2M; repeat grants $1.5M. How we count
Medians: $3.4M first-time, $278K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 400% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $8.7M (2021) to $43.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $43.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George West Mental Health Foundation Inc Brookhaven, GA | General Support | $7,511,586 |
| Lovett School Atlanta, GA | General Support | $6,050,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $6,000,000 |
| Lift Youth Center Ringgold, GA | General Support | $5,031,945 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | Swan House Ball | $4,971,236 |
| Rollins Child Development Center (TRCDC) Cartersville, GA | Education | $4,223,936 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center | $3,208,213 |
| Atlanta Speech School Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,038,595 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,669,414 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation Lewes, DE | Maintenance Endowment | $1,008,064 |
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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 | $690,357,151 | $673,837,712 | $45,978,395 | $43,584,187 | 24 | $43,734,659 | $14,933,157 | $29,024,951 |
| 2023 | $63,065,043 | $5,277,891 | $15,221,170 | $14,564,719 | 30 | $14,572,219 | $4,501,182 | $12,639,578 |
| 2022 | $73,201,496 | $3,953,714 | $12,787,867 | $11,861,835 | 33 | $11,897,710 | $3,096,140 | $12,239,178 |
| 2021 | $81,838,064 | $4,938,726 | $9,333,445 | $8,720,561 | 28 | $8,736,450 | $3,967,181 | $11,752,642 |
| 2020 | $86,232,783 | $6,010,932 | $12,466,500 | $11,862,000 | 35 | — | $5,488,177 | $11,063,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ma-Ran Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29.0M 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 formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, youth services, healthcare, mental health, and cultural programming.
The Lovett School describes its mission as developing students’ character and intellect to thrive in learning and life. LIFT Youth Center says it creates opportunities for young people to be loved, inspired, connected to community, and trusted to make a difference. Atlanta Speech School’s mission is to bring deep reading to each child so they can determine their own future. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $43,584,187. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,511,586, with a median of $519,194.
Among its largest reported grants were $7,511,586 to George West Mental Health Foundation for general support; $6,050,000 to The Lovett School for general support; $6,000,000 to Fidelity Charitable for a donor-advised fund; $5,031,945 to LIFT Youth Center for general support; and $4,971,236 to Atlanta History Center for the Swan House Ball. Other large grants included $4,223,936 to Rollins Child Development Center for education and $3,208,213 to Emory University for the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy R Kreisler as executive director and Margaret H Rollins, Pam Rollins, and Tim Rollins as trustees.
The Ma-Ran Foundation is led by Amy R. Kreisler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy R. Kreisler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Margaret H. Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary W. 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 $133K, to Amy R Kreisler (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Ma-Ran Foundation
How much does The Ma-Ran Foundation give each year?
The Ma-Ran Foundation gave $43.6M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14.6M across 30 grants.
What is The Ma-Ran Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ma-Ran Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $519,194, and its average grant was $1,816,008, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ma-Ran Foundation that year got $3.2M on average.
Where does The Ma-Ran Foundation give grants?
The Ma-Ran Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (14 grants) and Lewes, DE (3 grants).
Does The Ma-Ran Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Ma-Ran Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ma-Ran Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ma-Ran Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include George West Mental Health Foundation Inc ($7,511,586), Lovett School ($6,050,000) and Fidelity Charitable ($6,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ma-Ran Foundation?
The Ma-Ran Foundation reported $690.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ma-Ran Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, youth services, healthcare, mental health, and cultural programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ma-Ran 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 Ma-Ran Foundation's EIN?
The Ma-Ran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6263945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ma-Ran 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ma-Ran Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ma-ran-foundation-morg_e89d3086cd004739b185543fedbabfa5
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