Blank Family Foundation Grants

The Blank Family Foundation offers grants exclusively by invitation, focusing on education, parks, youth development, and community redevelopment. With a commitment to areas like Atlanta’s Westside and mental health, the foundation prioritizes support for nonprofit organizations in Georgia and Montana. Founded by Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, the foundation has contributed over $1 billion to charitable causes. Its initiatives emphasize community stability and the empowerment of underserved populations.

Note:  Please note that our grants are by invitation only, and we do not accept or respond to unsolicited proposals.
Areas of Giving
The foundation is currently on a journey of deeper learning and strategy setting for its new priority areas: Atlanta’s Westside, Democracy, Environment, Mental Health & Well-Being, Youth Development and Founder Initiatives. Geographically, much of the work will continue to prioritize Georgia (with a focus on Atlanta) and Montana, while also considering the potential for greater national impact and influence.
Atlanta's Westside - Atlanta’s Westside is a vibrant community, with considerable change taking place. We support long-term residents to be more economically stable and benefit from the improvements in the community they’ve called home for years. Our grantmaking supports residents in their ability to choose to stay in the thriving historic neighborhoods of English Avenue and Vine City.Democracy - The challenges facing the country’s democratic norms, practices and institutions present many opportunities for philanthropy. Strategies are under development and grantmaking will have an emphasis in Georgia and Montana.Environment - Our new energy strategy will invest in solutions that accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and its positive impact on people’s lives. Young people living in high-poverty communities often face high barriers to finding career pathways. The connection between education, employment and advancement can be especially weak for young people.
Founder Initiatives
In addition to our primary areas of giving, our foundation administers grantmaking aligned with the interests of our founder, Arthur M. Blank. We oversee a large portfolio of grants including support of essential Atlanta and Montana nonprofit institutions and enduring initiatives.
Associate-Led Giving - Operating across the Blank Family of Businesses, associate committees closest to their respective issues have influence and decision-making in our philanthropy.AMB West Community Fund - The mission of the AMB West Community Fund is to enhance the quality of life for residents of Montana, particularly in Park and Gallatin counties and indigenous communities across the state.Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund - The purpose of the Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund is to increase the time kids spend in physical activity – especially those approaches that change the lives of children who are most likely to miss out on or opt out of physical activity – and to give more children access to fresh fruits and vegetables.Atlanta United Community Fund - The purpose of the Atlanta United Community Fund (AUCF) is to make the game of soccer accessible and inclusive for individuals across Georgia and Montana. AUCF grant programs stress the importance of physical fitness while building a supportive culture of play and sportsmanship.BFOB Diversity and Inclusion Fund - The purpose of the BFOB Diversity and Inclusion Fund is to further racial justice and DEI efforts within the Blank Family of Businesses and the communities in which they reside.DreAMBoat Community Fund - The purpose of the DreAMBoat Community Fund is to connect the DreAMBoat crew’s various backgrounds and cultures to better the world’s oceans and communities for future generations.Veterans Community Fund - The mission of the Veterans Community Fund is to help Georgia and Montana veterans realize their full potential, especially those who bear the toll of the visible and invisible wounds of war.Founder Interests - Aligning with the interests of our founder, Arthur M. Blank, we oversee a large portfolio of grants including support of essential Atlanta and Montana nonprofit institutions and enduring initiatives.The foundation has an enduring commitment to the issues, relationships and institutions that our chairman cares deeply about, including the support of Atlanta and Montana nonprofit institutions, veterans and the military, and stuttering, among others.Molly Blank Fund - Focusing on programs addressing the interests Molly Blank supported in her lifetime, including at-risk youth, arts and culture, and Jewish causes.Molly Blank Fund invests in programs that address the interests of our chairman’s beloved mother, Molly Blank, such as at-risk youth, arts and culture, and Jewish causes emphasizing social justice and interfaith coalitions.Montana Initiatives - Supported and leveraged by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to advance foundation priorities, initiatives and areas of giving in MontanaAMB West Basecamp -  AMB West Basecamp offers lodging and facilities for nonprofits and community organizations to utilize at no cost.  AMB West Challenge Course - Foundation grantees, nonprofits and community groups are invited to access the AMB West Challenge Course, located on Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, for programming and team building.AMB West Hunting - Supported by the foundation, AMB West Hunting provides public access to private land, inviting community members on a guided elk hunt at no cost to them. West Creek Ranch - The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation hosts invitation-only convenings of nonprofits and community organizations addressing social issues supported by the foundation

Eligibility

Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can apply for grant.In nearly all cases, Foundation grants in these areas are limited to work in Georgia.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants:
directly to individualsfor scholarshipsor to support houses of worship or religious activityOrganizations seeking funds for projects that fall outside of the Foundation’s areas of focus should not submit letters of inquiry.As part of the policy of The Blank Family Foundation, grant funds may not be used to pay overhead or indirect costs.