The O Wayne Rollins Foundation
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, a children’s healthcare provider, and community organizations.
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation at a glance
In short: The O Wayne Rollins Foundation gave $39.5M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Georgia. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,515,666
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,362,609
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $431,960,022
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (14 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (87% 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 O Wayne Rollins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation 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 O Wayne Rollins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emory University ($29.0M). Together the top 10 received $39.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 166 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 13% to recipients in Kentucky. The listed recipients also included organizations in Florida and North Carolina, each accounting for a reported 0% share of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The O Wayne Rollins Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 29 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2.6M. How we count
Medians: $605 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $30.0M (2020) to $40.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $39.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Academic Internal Medicine Center | $28,996,414 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Arthur M. Blank Hospital Capital Building Fund | $5,037,589 |
| University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | Renovation of Library | $4,971,336 |
| Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | General Programs | $352,500 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Annual Campaign | $64,640 |
| Rollins Employee Relief Fund Atlanta, GA | General Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| Black Mountain College Museum Asheville, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Christ Covenant Atlanta, GA | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Hey Lady Inc Lakeland, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $431,960,022 | $44,875,845 | $47,822,595 | $39,515,666 | 29 | $39,845,246 | $36,908,189 | $41,622,601 |
| 2023 | $435,261,384 | $34,586,216 | $42,047,030 | $36,084,138 | 20 | $36,513,038 | $29,144,107 | $36,136,638 |
| 2022 | $442,724,652 | $19,499,549 | $45,596,485 | $40,293,524 | 32 | $40,684,125 | $15,004,286 | $35,918,334 |
| 2021 | $468,654,801 | $21,609,282 | $38,347,373 | $32,584,760 | 36 | $32,911,240 | $16,253,551 | $40,659,951 |
| 2020 | $485,392,892 | $27,733,768 | $34,536,409 | $30,042,533 | 49 | — | $23,160,945 | $30,986,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O Wayne Rollins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41.6M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for higher education, healthcare, community services, and other charitable organizations. For example, Emory University describes its work as expanding access to education and advancing medical research, while Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta states its mission is “to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.” The University of the Cumberlands describes its mission as providing affordable education grounded in Christian principles and leadership through service. United Way of Greater Atlanta says it brings people and resources together to improve the well-being of children, families, and individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $39,515,666. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $28,996,414, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants were $28,996,414 to Emory University for an Academic Internal Medicine Center, $5,037,589 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for the Arthur M. Blank Hospital Capital Building Fund, and $4,971,336 to the University of the Cumberlands for a library renovation. Other recipients included Young Harris College ($352,500 for general programs) and United Way of Greater Atlanta ($64,640 for its annual campaign).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Rollins Kreisler as executive director and Gary W. Rollins, Pam R. Rollins, and Tim Rollins as trustees.
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation is led by Amy Rollins Kreisler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Rollins Kreisler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$300K (2020) → $213K (2024)
Gary W. Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam R. 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: H. B. Tippie (2020–2022) — 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 $213K, to Amy Rollins Kreisler (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The O Wayne Rollins Foundation
How much does The O Wayne Rollins Foundation give each year?
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation gave $39.5M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36.1M across 20 grants.
What is The O Wayne Rollins Foundation's typical grant size?
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,362,609, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The O Wayne Rollins Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The O Wayne Rollins Foundation give grants?
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), Roswell, GA (2 grants) and Marietta, GA (2 grants).
Does The O Wayne Rollins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of The O Wayne Rollins Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The O Wayne Rollins Foundation's largest grantees?
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Emory University ($28,996,414), Children's Healthcare of Atlanta ($5,037,589) and University of the Cumberlands ($4,971,336), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The O Wayne Rollins Foundation?
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation reported $432.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41.6M (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 O Wayne Rollins Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for higher education, healthcare, community services, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The O Wayne Rollins Foundation?
The foundation 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 O Wayne Rollins Foundation's EIN?
The O Wayne Rollins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6066677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The O Wayne 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 September 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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Grantable. (2026). The O Wayne Rollins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-o-wayne-rollins-foundation-morg_3b9b519ad42849cfa93d229623c77e45
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