Waffle House Foundation Grant

Waffle House Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Waffle House Foundation
Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Summary

The Waffle House Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in the metro-Atlanta area, focusing on health services, youth programs, and civic causes. Since 1983, the foundation has contributed millions to enhance community life. Funding is prioritized for specific projects, while capital campaigns and general operating expenses are ineligible. The foundation emphasizes community involvement and responsiveness during crises, providing essential services and support to ensure local resilience and recovery.

Overview

Waffle House Foundation The Waffle House Foundation desires to return to the community a portion of the good will it has received through a program of corporate giving. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for people in our hometown of metro-Atlanta. Since 1983, the Waffle House Foundation has given millions of dollars to charitable organizations. Non-profit organizations desiring funding must be located in the metro-Atlanta* area. Health and human service organizations, youth and educational programs, the needy, disadvantaged and other civic causes receive priority. Community Involvement Waffle House Associates are committed to the communities they serve. Even though they are part of a large chain, each restaurant builds ties with their local communities. It may be supporting the local school, partnering with civic groups, hosting special fundraising projects or other impactful partnerships. Our support of local communities continues in times of crisis. Waffle House restaurants are a welcoming beacon after a storm or other natural disaster. Our goal is to get open quickly so we can serve our communities in their time of need. Many customers have had their first hot meal and experienced their first sense of normalcy and comfort after a storm because we were open for them. Our immediate involvement during these difficult times is an extension of our commitment to serving our communities 24/7, especially when they need us the most.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Waffle House Foundation funds are reserved for metro Atlanta organizations and used for specific projects. (Metro Atlanta counties includes: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale).

Ineligibility

What we will not fund:Capital Campaigns Endowments or debt reduction programs General operating expenses of an organization Religious organizations for religious purposes Political candidates Sponsorship of charity balls, dinner, golf outings, etc.