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    Grants in Georgia

    2,775 foundations$22B total annual giving$10K median grant38 metro areas

    Georgia Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    2,775

    Foundations Funding Here

    14,523

    Total Annual Giving

    $22B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $148.8B

    Largest Foundations in Georgia

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INCALPHARETTA$6.3B$6.1B$22KT300National
    THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INCATLANTA$816.7M$366.8M$245KY12Regional
    University of Georgia Research Foundation IncAthens$804.1M

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    What Gets Funded in Georgia

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    940$5.7B
    Education940 · $5.7B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    840$3.1B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism840 · $3.1B
    Human Services
    670$797.7M
    Human Services670 · $797.7M

    Where Foundations Are Located in Georgia

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA2,391$18B$7.5M
    Savannah, GA135$153.2M$1.1M
    Columbus, GA-AL135$297M

    Types of Foundations in Georgia

    Family Foundation
    29.6%
    1,08829.6%$3.3B
    Family Foundation1,088 (29.6%)

    $3.3B in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    23.9%
    87823.9%$2.2B
    Independent Foundation878 (23.9%)

    Typical Grant Profile in Georgia

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    New Grantee Rate

    66%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    88%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Georgia foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 66% of Georgia foundations actively fund new organizations, and 88% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Georgia

    How many foundations give grants in Georgia?
    There are 2,775 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Georgia and an additional 11,748 out-of-state foundations that fund Georgia-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Georgia?
    The median grant from Georgia foundations is $10K. 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, THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC, University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc, with combined giving of $8B.

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    Georgia is home to 2,775 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $22B. The median grant from Georgia foundations is $10K.

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    $140.6M
    $253.4M
    B110
    Local
    Emory UniversityAtlanta$589.2M$22.2B$75KB430National
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INCAtlanta$574M$1.7B$20KG300National
    THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INCATLANTA$495.2M$1.5B$25KT310Regional
    THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATIONATHENS$450.4M$2.4B$589KB110Regional
    ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INCATLANTA$420.2M$70.2M$100KK31ZLocal
    Robert W Woodruff Foundation IncAtlanta$361.1M$991.5M$2MT21Local
    THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATIONATLANTA$328.8M$466.3M$45KT22National
    NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC

    ALPHARETTA

    Annual Giving

    $6.3B

    Total Assets

    $6.1B

    Median Grant

    $22K

    T300National
    THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC

    ATLANTA

    Annual Giving

    $816.7M

    Total Assets

    $366.8M

    Median Grant

    $245K

    Y12Regional
    University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc

    Athens

    Annual Giving

    $804.1M

    Total Assets

    $140.6M

    Median Grant

    $253.4M

    B110Local
    Emory University

    Atlanta

    Annual Giving

    $589.2M

    Total Assets

    $22.2B

    Median Grant

    $75K

    B430National
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC

    Atlanta

    Annual Giving

    $574M

    Total Assets

    $1.7B

    Median Grant

    $20K

    G300National
    THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA INC

    ATLANTA

    Annual Giving

    $495.2M

    Total Assets

    $1.5B

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T310Regional
    THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION

    ATHENS

    Annual Giving

    $450.4M

    Total Assets

    $2.4B

    Median Grant

    $589K

    B110Regional
    ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC

    ATLANTA

    Annual Giving

    $420.2M

    Total Assets

    $70.2M

    Median Grant

    $100K

    K31ZLocal
    Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc

    Atlanta

    Annual Giving

    $361.1M

    Total Assets

    $991.5M

    Median Grant

    $2M

    T21Local
    THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION

    ATLANTA

    Annual Giving

    $328.8M

    Total Assets

    $466.3M

    Median Grant

    $45K

    T22National
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    Religion-Related
    514$8.2B
    Religion-Related514 · $8.2B
    Health Care
    427$1.3B
    Health Care427 · $1.3B
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    373$417.2M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities373 · $417.2M
    Youth Development
    197$915.6M
    Youth Development197 · $915.6M
    Recreation & Sports
    190$312.4M
    Recreation & Sports190 · $312.4M
    Animal-Related
    181$108.3M
    Animal-Related181 · $108.3M
    International Affairs
    162$213M
    International Affairs162 · $213M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(589)Healthcare(375)College Access(290)Youth Development(285)Research(197)Food Access(184)Arts Culture(177)Emergency Assistance(177)Capacity Building(176)Housing(153)Mental Health Services(105)Conservation(104)Workforce Development(86)Community Organizing(85)Disaster Relief(69)Literacy(59)Foster Care Services(56)Cultural Preservation(55)Advocacy(48)Leadership(41)
    $2.2M
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC101$504.5M$5M
    Athens-Clarke County, GA75$1.3B$17.5M
    Macon-Bibb County, GA71$105.6M$1.5M
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA46$70.8M$1.5M
    Gainesville, GA45$127.7M$2.8M
    Thomasville, GA44$84M$1.9M
    Valdosta, GA40$149.9M$3.7M
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
    Foundations

    2,391

    Total Giving

    $18B

    Avg Grant

    $7.5M

    Savannah, GA
    Foundations

    135

    Total Giving

    $153.2M

    Avg Grant

    $1.1M

    Columbus, GA-AL
    Foundations

    135

    Total Giving

    $297M

    Avg Grant

    $2.2M

    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
    Foundations

    101

    Total Giving

    $504.5M

    Avg Grant

    $5M

    Athens-Clarke County, GA
    Foundations

    75

    Total Giving

    $1.3B

    Avg Grant

    $17.5M

    Macon-Bibb County, GA
    Foundations

    71

    Total Giving

    $105.6M

    Avg Grant

    $1.5M

    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
    Foundations

    46

    Total Giving

    $70.8M

    Avg Grant

    $1.5M

    Gainesville, GA
    Foundations

    45

    Total Giving

    $127.7M

    Avg Grant

    $2.8M

    Thomasville, GA
    Foundations

    44

    Total Giving

    $84M

    Avg Grant

    $1.9M

    Valdosta, GA
    Foundations

    40

    Total Giving

    $149.9M

    Avg Grant

    $3.7M

    $2.2B in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    8.7%
    3218.7%$139.9M
    Private Operating Foundation321 (8.7%)

    $139.9M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    8.6%
    3148.6%$1.6B
    Operating Nonprofit314 (8.6%)

    $1.6B in annual giving

    Other
    2917.9%$227.6M
    Other291 (7.9%)

    $227.6M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    1744.7%$774.3M
    Faith-Based Foundation174 (4.7%)

    $774.3M in annual giving

    Corporate Foundation
    1032.8%$782.7M
    Corporate Foundation103 (2.8%)

    $782.7M in annual giving

    Other
    13.7%
    50213.7%$13B
    Other502 (13.7%)

    $13B in annual giving

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    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.
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