Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati
The wabe foundation is a supporting organization of the atlanta educational telecommunications collaborative, inc (58-2126423). The foundation promotes, preserves, supports and enhances the mission, vision, values, operations, management and further growth and development of the atlanta educational telecommunications collaborative, inc. By securing and investing support from various sources.
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati at a glance
In short: Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati gave $114K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $114K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,405
- -68.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $114,405
- -68.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $114,405
- Total assets
- $2,870,824
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collab ($114K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2025) to $369K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $114K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collab Atlanta, GA | Support | $114,405 |
Ready to take the next step with Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,870,824 | $105,887 | $126,600 | $114,405 | 1 | $105,887 |
| 2024 | $2,706,242 | $81,203 | $378,456 | $365,988 | 1 | $81,203 |
| 2023 | $2,765,538 | $77,475 | $452,718 | $368,539 | 1 | $77,475 |
| 2022 | $2,922,710 | $87,777 | $152,425 | $137,437 | Total only | $87,777 |
| 2021 | $3,290,881 | $62,491 | $139,585 | $127,641 | Total only | $62,491 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati
Based on IRS filings
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $114K. Net investment income was $106K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati is led by Jennifer Ruth Dorian, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Ruth Dorian
CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Montag
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Berlin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Delaney
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Azadi
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eshe Collins
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Salisbury
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Bernhardt
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny McPhee
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Williams
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Palefsky
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Hepner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Charles E. Taylor (2021–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Milton Jones Jr. (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sadie Jo Dennard (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Woelfel (2021–2022) — Chief Content Officer
- Former: Jason Esteves (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Dorian AUG (2021) — CEO
- Former: Mac Holladay (2021) — Board Member
- Former: WONYA LUCAS - Aug (2021) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati
How much does Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati give each year?
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati gave $114K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $366K across 1 grant.
How large is Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati?
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What is Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati?
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati operate?
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati's EIN?
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3475573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Georgia
The Thomas G Woolford Charitable Trust
Orlando, FL
Assets
$15.5M
Grants
8
Total Given
$779K
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF
Philadelphia, PA
It funds local-journalism reporting, technology, audience development, and sustainable business models, with support for individuals, news organizations, and broader media ecosystems; its work is centered in Philadelphia but also includes national programs. In 2024, grants ranged from $6,000 to $7,847,500, with a median of $30,000. It invites letters of inquiry for mission-aligned projects outside active grant programs and posts open opportunities when available.
Assets
$133.9M
Grants
97
Total Given
$15.0M
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta funds nonprofits across areas including health, education, human services, arts, housing, and civic engagement, with an emphasis on equity and shared prosperity. Its itemized 2024 grants had a median of $21,000, and over 64% of its 2024 grant support stayed in the 23-county metro Atlanta region, though it also funds organizations nationally and internationally. Nonprofits can apply through the foundation’s Grants Portal for competitive opportunities; it also makes donor-advised grants, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,414
Total Given
$152.3M
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Atlanta, GA
BGCA funds youth development through local Boys & Girls Clubs, supporting academic success, health, leadership, mentoring, and related programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,047 to $2,704,861, with a median of $81,098, and went to communities across the United States, Native lands, and military installations. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$95.2M
Grants
797
Total Given
$120.5M
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Americus, GA
Habitat for Humanity International funds affiliates and other organizations working on affordable housing, including homebuilding, housing preservation, coalition building and advocacy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,027 to $6.37 million, with a median of about $48,700, supporting work across the U.S. and internationally; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$760.0M
Grants
719
Total Given
$101.6M
American Cancer Society Inc
Atlanta, GA
The American Cancer Society funds cancer research, patient support, and advocacy, including grants to researchers, institutions, and related organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,648 to $9.6 million, with a median of $15,000; research funding supports institutions across the United States. It accepts applications for specific research programs through ProposalCentral, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
509
Total Given
$23.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Georgia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Wabe Foundation Inc F/K/a Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Foundati down — hundreds of funders to go?