Private foundation · EIN 58-2436179 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J Donald Childress 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: 11 grants paid, $182K total, median $10K. 55% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$182K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in GA
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peachtree Presbyterian ChurchAtlanta, GACharitable services$50K
The Westminster SchoolsAtlanta, GAEducation$25K
Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VAEducation$25K
Links Players InternationalClovis, CAMemorial donation for tony childress golf tournament$25K
Vail Mountain SchoolVail, COEducation$20K
Salvation ArmyAtlanta, GACharitable services$10K
Vail Valley FoundationAvon, COCharitable services$10K
The Boys & Girls Club of Metro AtlantaChamblee, GACharitable services$10K
The Lovett SchoolAtlanta, GAEducation$2,500
Eastside House SettlementBronx, NYCharitable services$2,500
The Schenck SchoolAtlanta, GAEducation$2,000

By state: Georgia 6 · Colorado 2 · Virginia 1 · California 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

J Donald Childress Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of J Donald Childress, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does J Donald Childress 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 J Donald Childress Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $182K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does J Donald Childress Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (6 grants), Colorado (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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