When is the deadline for Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Healthcare Grants Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Average grant $1,000–$5,000

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Grants are made to organizations in metro Atlanta.
If you are a 509 (a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grants are not made to support individuals.

Overview

The Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation, established in 1980, provides grants primarily to charitable organizations in metro Atlanta. It focuses on funding for education, health, culture, and social services, with a preference for capital projects at Piedmont Hospital. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Notably, individual support is excluded. This foundation plays a vital role in enhancing community welfare through targeted financial support.

Funding Priorities
The Foundation supports a variety of charitable organizations in metro Atlanta including education, health, culture, religion and social service. Priority is given to Piedmont Hospital. The majority of the Foundation’s funding goes towards capital projects in Atlanta, but grants for program and specific project support are also considered.

Eligibility

Grants are made to organizations in metro Atlanta.The Trustees will consider all qualified applications received from organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3). If you are a 509 (a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made to support individuals.

What The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 14
Total given: $90K
Median grant: $5,000
Range: $3,000–$15K

By dollars: Georgia 100%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Norcross, GA; Roswell, GA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Piedmont Healthcare Foundation · Atlanta, GA

Dottie fuqua women's heart

$15K
A Squash · Atlanta, GA

Youth development program

$10K
The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta · Norcross, GA

Youth center c. readiness

$7,000
Atlanta History Center · Atlanta, GA

Education programs

$5,000
Atlanta Mission · Atlanta, GA

Hope lives here

$5,000