Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant

Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: September 14, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

About the Foundation The Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation was established by Besse Johnson Sillay on September 24, 1980. 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. Types of Support Program SupportProject SupportCapital Support

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.