Private foundation · EIN 58-1868936 · Atlanta, Georgia

The Imlay 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 146 grants paid, $7.0M total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
146
$7.0M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in GA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$57M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 146 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$2.0M
East Lake Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$100K
Hillside Inc (hillside Atlanta Foundation)Atlanta, GATo fullfill mission$100K
Mary Hall Freedom Village IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$100K
Raising Expectations IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$100K
Southern Crescent Sexual Assault CenterAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$80K
Ddd Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$75K
Mosaic Health Center IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$75K
Robert W Woodruff Arts Center IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$75K
Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$70K
Communities in School of Atlanta IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$65K
Wellspring Living IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$65K
Giving Kitchen InitiativeAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$60K
Partnership Against Domestic ViolenceAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$60K
Sadie G Mays Health & Rehabilitation CenterAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$60K
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Aurora Theatre IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Catalyst Sports IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Community Foundation for Northeast GeorgiaAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Laamistad IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Lntown Collaborative MinistriesAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
National Center for Civil and Human RightsAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
New American PathwaysAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Nobis Works IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Our House IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Path Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Rainbow Village IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Robert W Woodruff Arts Center IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Volunteers in Medicine ClinicAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50K
Frazer CenterAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$45K
Global Village ProjectAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$45K
Horizon Theatre Company IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$45K
Raksha IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$45K
Side By Side Brain Injury ClubhouseAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$45K
Synchronicity TheatreAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$45K
Corner Outreach IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Dad's Garage IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Focused Community Strategies (fcs)Atlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Greenllght FundAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Park Pride IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Refugee Women's Network IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Ser Familia IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Society of St Vincent de Paul GeorgiaAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Songs for Kids Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
True Colors Theatre CompanyAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$40K
Atlanta Botanical GardenAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Atlanta Children's Day Shelter IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Children Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
College Aim IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Dance Canvas IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Decatur Cooperative MinistryAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Ethne HealthAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & PotentialAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Good Samaritan Health Center of CobbAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K
Latino Community Fund IncAtlanta, GATo fullfill mission$35K
Lighthouse Family Retreat IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$35K

About this foundation

The Imlay Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of John Imlay, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 The Imlay Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Imlay Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $7.0M across 146 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does The Imlay Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (146 grants), per its latest filing.

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