Private foundation · EIN 20-5088833 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Spanx By Sara Blakely Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $354K. 67% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$1.2M
Median grant
$354K
Stays in GA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Community Foundation of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral$551K
3de National LLCAtlanta, GAGeneral$354K
National Inventors Hall of Fame IncNorth Canton, OHGeneral$270K

By state: Georgia 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Spanx By Sara Blakely Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Emily Luke, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Spanx By Sara Blakely Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Spanx By Sara Blakely Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 3 grants, a median of $354K.

Where does Spanx By Sara Blakely Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (2 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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