Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Georgia
818 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Georgia, holding $20B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 25 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Foundation Incsince 1989 | Atlanta, GA | $227M221 grants · 2024 | $300K | Preselected only | $367M |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundationsince 2017 | Atlanta, GA | $212M586 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $466M |
| Robert W Woodruff Foundation Incsince 1986 | Atlanta, GA | $190M26 grants · 2025 | $1.5M | Yes | $3.9B |
| The Coca-Cola Foundation Incsince 1984 | Atlanta, GA | $117M246 grants · 2024 | $257K | Yes | $534M |
| Joseph B Whitehead Foundationsince 1945 | Atlanta, GA | $76M41 grants · 2025 | $450K | Yes | $717M |
| A Good Name Foundation Incsince 1979 | Atlanta, GA | $50M1 grants · 2024 | $50M | Preselected only | $647M |
| The Ma-Ran Foundationsince 1992 | Atlanta, GA | $44M24 grants · 2024 | $519K | Preselected only | $690M |
| James M Cox Foundation of Ga Incsince 1959 | Atlanta, GA | $43M101 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $921M |
| John Bulow Campbell Foundationsince 1942 | Atlanta, GA | $40M57 grants · 2024 | $400K | Yes | $758M |
| O Wayne Rollins Foundationsince 1967 | Atlanta, GA | $40M29 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $432M |
| Spring Foundation Incsince 2010 | Atlanta, GA | $37M16 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $106M |
| Goizueta Foundation Incsince 2013 | Atlanta, GA | $34M126 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $410M |
| Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Incsince 2004 | Atlanta, GA | $21M10 grants · 2025 | $1.2M | Yes | $244M |
| Southern Company Charitable Foundation Incsince 2000 | Atlanta, GA | $21M27 grants · 2024 | $200K | Yes | $98M |
| Georgia Power Foundation Incsince 1986 | Atlanta, GA | $19M517 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $217M |
| The Gary W Rollins Foundationsince 1992 | Atlanta, GA | $18M30 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $69M |
| Chestnut Family Foundationsince 2017 | Atlanta, GA | $17M40 grants · 2025 | $161K | Preselected only | $320M |
| E&ss Foundation Incsince 2014 | Atlanta, GA | $14M20 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $93M |
| Soma Foundation Incsince 2014 | Columbus, GA | $11M67 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $374M |
| Bradley Turner Foundation Incsince 1945 | Columbus, GA | $11M113 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $112M |
| Callaway Foundation Incsince 2025 | Lagrange, GA | $10M95 grants · 2024 | $27K | Yes | $305M |
| Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Incsince 1996 | Cumming, GA | $9.8M30 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $100M |
| Fraser-Parker Foundationsince 1988 | Atlanta, GA | $8.3M40 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $219M |
| Richard and Barbara Gaby Foundationsince 2005 | Berkeley Lake, GA | $7.7M50 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $76M |
| Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Incsince 1998 | Atlanta, GA | $7.7M246 grants · 2025 | $14K | Preselected only | $133M |
| The Gift of Hope Foundation Incsince 2017 | Roswell, GA | $7.2M36 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $62M |
| Speedwell Foundationsince 2000 | Atlanta, GA | $7.1M28 grants · 2024 | $70K | Preselected only | $175M |
| Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundationsince 2013 | Dalton, GA | $6.8M29 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $316M |
| Trailsend Foundationsince 1973 | Atlanta, GA | $6.6M47 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $117M |
| A L Williams Jr Family Foundation Incsince 1986 | Duluth, GA | $6.2M77 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $83M |
| Watkins Christian Foundation Incsince 1983 | Atlanta, GA | $6.0M50 grants · 2025 | $68K | Preselected only | $280M |
| Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundaitionsince 1996 | Atlanta, GA | $5.6M1 grants · 2024 | $5.6M | Preselected only | $90M |
| Watson-Brown Foundation Incsince 1972 | Thomson, GA | $5.2M153 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Yes | $143M |
| William Howard Flowers Jrsince 1982 | Thomasville, GA | $5.2M204 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $95M |
| Blake Family Foundation Incsince 2015 | Atlanta, GA | $5.1M18 grants · 2024 | $64K | Preselected only | $62M |
| The Scott Hudgens Family Foundation Incsince 2001 | Duluth, GA | $5.0M82 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $59M |
| The Peyton Anderson Foundation Incsince 1988 | Macon, GA | $4.9M88 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $93M |
| Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Incsince 1965 | Atlanta, GA | $4.4M88 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $97M |
| The Knox Foundationsince 1982 | Thomson, GA | $4.4M83 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $102M |
| Donald and Marilyn Keough Foundationsince 1987 | Atlanta, GA | $4.2M1 grants · 2024 | $4.2M | Preselected only | $99M |
| Harley Langdale Jr Foundation Incsince 1960 | Valdosta, GA | $4.1M108 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $71M |
| Daniel P Amos Family Foundation Incsince 1993 | Columbus, GA | $4.1M34 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $89M |
| Georgia Health Initiativesince 1999 | Atlanta, GA | $3.9M89 grants · 2024 | $36K | Yes | $140M |
| J C Kennedy Foundation Incsince 2004 | Atlanta, GA | $3.8M77 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $86M |
| The Gaby Family Foundationsince 2012 | Berkeley Lake, GA | $3.8M72 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $72M |
| Dorothy V & N Logan Lewis Foundation Incsince 1979 | Macon, GA | $3.8M8 grants · 2025 | $147K | Yes | $63M |
| McCamish Foundation Incsince 1989 | Atlanta, GA | $3.7M6 grants · 2024 | $735K | Preselected only | $77M |
| Cawood Foundation Incsince 1977 | Peachtree Cty, GA | $3.6M1 grants · 2025 | $3.6M | Preselected only | $65M |
| Tull Charitable Foundation Incsince 1986 | Atlanta, GA | $3.5M151 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $88M |
| Foundation for a Better World Incsince 2013 | Marietta, GA | $3.2M30 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $247M |
| Williams Family Foundation of Georgia Incsince 1981 | Thomasville, GA | $3.2M57 grants · 2023 | $20K | Yes | $82M |
| Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Incsince 2012 | Atlanta, GA | $2.9M13 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $79M |
| Cbf Foundationsince 2018 | Atlanta, GA | $2.3M75 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $64M |
| R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Incsince 1961 | Atlanta, GA | $2.0M32 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $63M |
| Cousins Foundation Incsince 1964 | Atlanta, GA | $1.3M20 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $61M |
| Paces Foundation Incsince 1992 | Smyrna, GA | $38K7 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $93M |
| Zeist Foundation Incsince 1990 | Atlanta, GA | $12989 grants · 2024 | $1 | Preselected only | $252M |
| Centurion Holdings 1 Incsince 2021 | Atlanta, GA | — | — | Preselected only | $318M |
| Quality Senior Housing Foundation of East Texas Incsince 2000 | Atlanta, GA | — | — | Preselected only | $63M |
| Fuller E Callaway Foundationsince 2025 | Lagrange, GA | — | — | Not stated | $60M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Georgia
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Georgia Council for the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateGeorgia Council for the Arts | Georgia Council for the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Georgia Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateGeorgia Humanities | Georgia Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Georgia?
Our directory lists 818 private grantmaking foundations in Georgia with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $20B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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