Foundations in Atlanta, Georgia
989 foundations$4.8B annual giving$105.4B in assets$13K median grant
Home to Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and 988 other grantmaking foundations, Atlanta has $4.8B in combined annual giving. The median grant from Atlanta foundations is $13K.
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Featured Community Foundation
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INC
Assets:$1.5B
Annual Giving:$317.1M
We inspire and lead our region toward equity and shared prosperity for all.
Key Focus Areas
Arts, culture and creative enterprisesHousing and neighborhoodsIncome and wealthPower and leadershipNeighborhood focused programs
Atlanta Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations Headquartered Here
989
Total Annual Giving
$4.8B
Total Assets
$105.4B
Median Grant Size
$13K
Largest Foundations in Atlanta, GA
| Foundation | City | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC | ATLANTA | $433.2M | $65M | $100K | K31Z | Local |
| THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION | ATLANTA | $327.3M | $466.3M | $45K | T22 | National |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INC | ATLANTA | $317.1M | $1.5B | $25K | T310 | Regional |
| Emory University | Atlanta | $240.2M | $22.2B | $75K | B430 | National |
| THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA | $227.5M | $366.8M | $245K | Y12 | National |
| Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc | Atlanta | $190.3M | $1.9B | $2M | T21 | Local |
| GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA | $167.6M | $3.7B | $645K | B110 | Local |
| Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc Restricted u/w of Lettie Pate Evans | Atlanta | $139.3M | $4.5B | $6.1M | T900 | Regional |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA | ATLANTA | $120.5M | $95.2M | $52K | O230 | National |
| The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc | ATLANTA | $116.5M | $533.9M | $150K | T20 | National |
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC
ATLANTA
Annual Giving
$433.2M
Total Assets
$65M
Median Grant
$100K
K31ZLocal
THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION
ATLANTA
Annual Giving
$327.3M
Total Assets
$466.3M
Median Grant
$45K
T22National
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INC
ATLANTA
Annual Giving
$317.1M
Total Assets
$1.5B
Median Grant
$25K
T310Regional
Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc Restricted u/w of Lettie Pate Evans
Atlanta
Annual Giving
$139.3M
Total Assets
$4.5B
Median Grant
$6.1M
T900Regional
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
ATLANTA
Annual Giving
$120.5M
Total Assets
$95.2M
Median Grant
$52K
O230National
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
ATLANTA
Annual Giving
$116.5M
Total Assets
$533.9M
Median Grant
$150K
T20National
Funders That Give to Atlanta
These foundations have made grants to recipients in Atlanta, regardless of where the foundation is headquartered.
Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc Restricted u/w of Lettie Pate Evans
Atlanta, GA
Grants to Atlanta
12
Total Given
$128.1M
THE O WAYNE ROLLINS FOUNDATION C/O RFA MANAGEMENT CO LLC
ATLANTA, GA
Grants to Atlanta
33
Total Given
$109.4M
What Gets Funded in Atlanta
Top Cause Areas
Philanthropy & Voluntarism
468$1.8B
Philanthropy & Voluntarism468 · $1.8B
Mutual & Membership Benefit
129$798.7M
Mutual & Membership Benefit129 · $798.7M
Education
76$789.3M
Education76 · $789.3M
Human Services
33$104.2M
Human Services33 · $104.2M
Health Care
31$96.6M
Health Care31 · $96.6M
Arts, Culture & Humanities
24$81.6M
Arts, Culture & Humanities24 · $81.6M
Community Improvement
19$16.9M
Community Improvement19 · $16.9M
Religion-Related
17$12.9M
Religion-Related17 · $12.9M
Disease & Disorders
14$54.9M
Disease & Disorders14 · $54.9M
International Affairs
12$19.2M
International Affairs12 · $19.2M
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foundations in Atlanta
How many foundations are in Atlanta?
There are 989 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
What is the largest foundation in Atlanta?
The largest foundation in Atlanta by annual giving is ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC at $433.2M per year. Other major foundations include THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION and THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INC.
How much do Atlanta foundations give annually?
Foundations headquartered in Atlanta distribute a combined $4.8B in grants annually. The median grant size is $13K.
What causes do Atlanta foundations fund?
The most common focus areas among Atlanta foundations are Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Mutual & Membership Benefit, Education. See the full breakdown above for the complete distribution across all cause areas.
How do I find grants in Atlanta?
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