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    Grants in Georgia

    2,716 foundations$9.3B total annual giving$12K median grant38 metro areas

    Georgia is home to 2,716 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $9.3B. The median grant from Georgia foundations is $12K.

    Georgia Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    2,716

    Foundations Funding Here

    15,961

    Total Annual Giving

    $9.3B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $155.7B

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    Largest Foundations in Georgia

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INCALPHARETTA$2B$6.1B$22KT300National
    ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INCATLANTA$433.2M$65M$100KK31ZLocal
    THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATIONATLANTA$327.3M$466.3M$45KT22National
    THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INCATLANTA$317.1M$1.5B$25KT310Regional
    Emory UniversityAtlanta$240.2M$22.2B$75KB430National
    THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INCATLANTA$227.5M$366.8M$245KY12National
    Robert W Woodruff Foundation IncAtlanta$190.3M$1.9B$2MT21Local
    AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INCAUGUSTA$187.9M$29.5M$84.4MB500Local
    GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION INCATLANTA$167.6M$3.7B$645KB110Local
    Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc Restricted u/w of Lettie Pate EvansAtlanta$139.3M$4.5B$6.1MT900Regional
    NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC

    ALPHARETTA

    Annual Giving

    $2B

    Total Assets

    $6.1B

    Median Grant

    $22K

    T300National
    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
    Emory University

    Atlanta

    Annual Giving

    $240.2M

    Total Assets

    $22.2B

    Median Grant

    $75K

    B430National
    THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC

    ATLANTA

    Annual Giving

    $227.5M

    Total Assets

    $366.8M

    Median Grant

    $245K

    Y12National
    Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc

    Atlanta

    Annual Giving

    $190.3M

    Total Assets

    $1.9B

    Median Grant

    $2M

    T21Local
    AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC

    AUGUSTA

    Annual Giving

    $187.9M

    Total Assets

    $29.5M

    Median Grant

    $84.4M

    B500Local
    GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION INC

    ATLANTA

    Annual Giving

    $167.6M

    Total Assets

    $3.7B

    Median Grant

    $645K

    B110Local
    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
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    What Gets Funded in Georgia

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    940$2.6B
    Education940 · $2.6B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    840$1.8B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism840 · $1.8B
    Human Services
    670$403M
    Human Services670 · $403M
    Religion-Related
    514$3B
    Religion-Related514 · $3B
    Health Care
    427$398.6M
    Health Care427 · $398.6M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    374$216M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities374 · $216M
    Youth Development
    197$304.2M
    Youth Development197 · $304.2M
    Recreation & Sports
    191$185.8M
    Recreation & Sports191 · $185.8M
    Animal-Related
    181$86.5M
    Animal-Related181 · $86.5M
    International Affairs
    162$102.5M
    International Affairs162 · $102.5M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(590)Healthcare(376)College Access(288)Youth Development(277)Research(193)Food Access(186)Arts Culture(181)Emergency Assistance(176)Capacity Building(173)Housing(150)Mental Health Services(104)Conservation(103)Community Organizing(83)Workforce Development(82)Disaster Relief(71)Literacy(59)Cultural Preservation(56)Foster Care Services(54)Advocacy(47)Early Childhood(42)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Georgia

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA2,875$7.5B$2.6M
    Savannah, GA154$97M$630K
    Columbus, GA-AL151$128.6M$851K
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC119$333.9M$2.8M
    Macon-Bibb County, GA92$71.6M$778K
    Athens-Clarke County, GA92$543.4M$5.9M
    Gainesville, GA61$76.8M$1.3M
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA55$37.9M$689K
    Thomasville, GA48$29.6M$617K
    Valdosta, GA44$100.6M$2.3M
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
    Foundations

    2,875

    Total Giving

    $7.5B

    Avg Grant

    $2.6M

    Savannah, GA
    Foundations

    154

    Total Giving

    $97M

    Avg Grant

    $630K

    Columbus, GA-AL
    Foundations

    151

    Total Giving

    $128.6M

    Avg Grant

    $851K

    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
    Foundations

    119

    Total Giving

    $333.9M

    Avg Grant

    $2.8M

    Macon-Bibb County, GA
    Foundations

    92

    Total Giving

    $71.6M

    Avg Grant

    $778K

    Athens-Clarke County, GA
    Foundations

    92

    Total Giving

    $543.4M

    Avg Grant

    $5.9M

    Gainesville, GA
    Foundations

    61

    Total Giving

    $76.8M

    Avg Grant

    $1.3M

    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
    Foundations

    55

    Total Giving

    $37.9M

    Avg Grant

    $689K

    Thomasville, GA
    Foundations

    48

    Total Giving

    $29.6M

    Avg Grant

    $617K

    Valdosta, GA
    Foundations

    44

    Total Giving

    $100.6M

    Avg Grant

    $2.3M

    Types of Foundations in Georgia

    Family Foundation
    25.6%
    1,12925.6%$1.5B
    Family Foundation1,129 (25.6%)

    $1.5B in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    21.4%
    94321.4%$1.1B
    Independent Foundation943 (21.4%)

    $1.1B in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    19.1%
    84219.1%$883M
    Operating Nonprofit842 (19.1%)

    $883M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    3217.3%$37M
    Private Operating Foundation321 (7.3%)

    $37M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    2195.0%$339.1M
    Faith-Based Foundation219 (5.0%)

    $339.1M in annual giving

    Other
    1934.4%$31.6M
    Other193 (4.4%)

    $31.6M in annual giving

    Professional Association
    1503.4%$60.8M
    Professional Association150 (3.4%)

    $60.8M in annual giving

    Other
    13.9%
    61213.9%$5.4B
    Other612 (13.9%)

    $5.4B in annual giving

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    Typical Grant Profile in Georgia

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    New Grantee Rate

    42%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    68%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Georgia foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 42% of Georgia foundations actively fund new organizations, and 68% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Georgia

    How many foundations give grants in Georgia?
    There are 2,716 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Georgia and an additional 13,245 out-of-state foundations that fund Georgia-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Georgia?
    The median grant from Georgia foundations is $12K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Georgia?
    The largest foundations in Georgia by annual giving are NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC, ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC, THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $2.8B.
    What types of organizations do Georgia foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Georgia include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Georgia?
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