The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Georgia, with all grant dollars that year going to recipients in that state.
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc gave $700K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Georgia. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $700,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,818
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $16,372,157
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (16 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing directs grant seekers to Part XV, Line 2 attachment for the grant request process, forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Vasser Woolly Foundation Co Mar
Mailing address: One Atlantic Center 1201 West, Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 881-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia ($50K). Together the top 10 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 97 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 22 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). 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 $525K (2020) to $700K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $50,000 |
| Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $40,000 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $35,000 |
| Clubhouse Atlanta Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $35,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Right Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $35,000 |
| The Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $35,000 |
| Truancy Intervention Project Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $35,000 |
| Usher's New Look Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $35,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Soccer Association Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $30,000 |
| Cafe Momentum Atlanta Atlanta, GA | To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization | $30,000 |
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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 | $16,372,157 | $1,096,308 | $842,515 | $700,000 | 22 | $742,304 | $977,836 | $777,204 |
| 2023 | $15,562,680 | $517,506 | $869,614 | $700,000 | 19 | $776,591 | $439,483 | $729,330 |
| 2022 | $14,606,949 | $1,067,361 | $920,588 | $598,765 | 17 | $654,018 | $865,994 | $748,412 |
| 2021 | $17,026,548 | $2,462,552 | $915,726 | $651,000 | 20 | $698,865 | $2,264,780 | $753,751 |
| 2020 | $15,150,062 | $1,367,332 | $576,695 | $525,000 | 19 | — | $1,370,711 | $627,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $777K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Usher’s New Look describes its work as developing leadership among underserved youth, while the Chattahoochee Nature Center describes its mission as connecting people to the natural world through learning experiences focused on the Chattahoochee River. Clubhouse Atlanta says it provides people with mental illness assistance with housing, employment, education, and life skills. Other 2024 grantees describe work in children’s mental health, education for students with learning differences, youth soccer, services for neighbors in need, and bicycle and pedestrian trail development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $700,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $50,000, with a median of $30,000. It reported 19 grants totaling $700,000 in 2023 and 17 grants totaling $598,765 in 2022.
Among the largest reported grants in 2024 were $50,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia; $40,000 to Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center; and $35,000 each to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Clubhouse Atlanta, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, the Truancy Intervention Project, and Usher’s New Look. The stated purpose for each of these grants was to support the recipient organization’s ongoing needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael T. Petrik as chairman; Margaret W. Scott as secretary/treasurer; and Susan Seydel Cofer, J. Rutherford Seydel II, Janine Brown, Alison Jones, Bernard Taylor, and Mimi Seydel as trustees.
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc is led by Michael T. Petrik, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael T. Petrik
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Rutherford Seydel II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Seydel Cofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Seydel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret W. Scott
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: M. Hill Jeffries Jr. (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.
Frequently asked questions about The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc
How much does The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc gave $700K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 19 grants.
What is The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $31,818, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (22 grants).
Does The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support on-Going Needs of the Recipient Organization" (22 grants).
Who are The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia ($50,000), Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center ($40,000) and Chattahoochee Nature Center ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc?
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $742K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $777K (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 Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc?
The filing directs grant seekers to Part XV, Line 2 attachment for the grant request process, forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Vasser Woolley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6034197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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