The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including refugee services, historic preservation, the arts, environmental conservation, and community development.
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc gave $121K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,992
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,457
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,630,799
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (62% 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 Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc
- 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: 303 Peachtree Battle Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 350-0847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was George Washington's Mount Vernon ($25K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia recipients received 62% of grant dollars, Virginia recipients 23%, Alabama recipients 6%, Illinois recipients 4%, and North Carolina recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 $30K (2020) to $183K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Episcopal Church Atlanta, GA | Pledge Payment and Refugee Ministry Fund | $20,000 |
| George Washington's Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, VA | Annual Funding | $20,000 |
| New American Pathways Atlanta, GA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta, GA | General Funding | $6,000 |
| Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation Brunswick, GA | Stewards of Georgia Coast Fund | $6,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Funding for Rural Studio | $5,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Atlanta, GA | To Support Various Projects | $5,000 |
| George Washington's Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, VA | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Opportunity International Carol Stream, IL | Nicaragua Community Development Fund | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | General Funding | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,630,799 | $133,513 | $142,950 | $120,992 | 35 | $122,723 | $113,885 | $144,832 |
| 2023 | $2,640,142 | $26,541 | $136,014 | $109,500 | 37 | $109,655 | $48,245 | $127,006 |
| 2022 | $2,749,609 | $436,179 | $204,587 | $182,942 | 45 | $184,503 | $877,818 | $122,891 |
| 2021 | $2,518,017 | $174,980 | $160,879 | $121,060 | 33 | $122,435 | $397,396 | $146,419 |
| 2020 | $2,503,916 | $2,538,082 | $34,766 | $29,700 | 27 | — | $440,609 | $129,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $145K 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 included support for refugee ministry, an immigrant-serving organization, historic sites, an orchestra, and environmental projects.
New American Pathways describes its mission as helping refugees and other immigrants reach their potential and contribute to communities across Georgia. Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy says it works to restore, enhance, and preserve Atlanta Memorial Park as an urban green space. Old Salem describes its mission as preserving and interpreting the history and material culture of the early American South and the Moravian town of Salem. Southern Environmental Law Center says it works to protect clean air, clean water, and a livable climate, preserve natural treasures and biodiversity, and promote a healthy environment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $120,992. Grants ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest grants were $20,000 to All Saints’ Episcopal Church for a pledge payment and refugee ministry fund, and $20,000 to George Washington’s Mount Vernon for annual funding. Other awards included $8,000 to New American Pathways for general support; $6,000 each to Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for general funding and Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation for its Stewards of Georgia Coast Fund; and $5,000 each to Auburn University for Rural Studio funding, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper for various projects, George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a capital campaign, Opportunity International for its Nicaragua Community Development Fund, and Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy for general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth M. Hale is listed as president and treasurer.
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth M. Hale, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth M. Hale
President & Treasurer
President, Treasurer & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc
How much does The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc give each year?
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc gave $121K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 37 grants.
What is The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,457, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc give grants?
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (23%) and Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (20 grants), Mount Vernon, VA (2 grants) and Decatur, GA (2 grants).
Does The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include George Washington's Mount Vernon ($25,000 across 2 grants), All Saints' Episcopal Church ($20,000) and New American Pathways ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc?
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (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 Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for refugee ministry, an immigrant-serving organization, historic sites, an orchestra, and environmental projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc?
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 Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2508317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Medlin-Hale 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 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Medlin-Hale Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-medlin-hale-foundation-inc-morg_56cd233db472485a9d5b7bc53d45cd3d
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