Updated Oct 29, 2026
Private foundations based in Atlanta, Georgia
346 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, holding $15B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 21 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Foundation Incsince 1989 | $227M221 grants · 2024 | $300K | Preselected only | $367M |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundationsince 2017 | $212M586 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $466M |
| Robert W Woodruff Foundation Incsince 1986 | $190M26 grants · 2025 | $1.5M | Yes | $3.9B |
| The Coca-Cola Foundation Incsince 1984 | $117M246 grants · 2024 | $257K | Yes | $534M |
| Joseph B Whitehead Foundationsince 1945 | $76M41 grants · 2025 | $450K | Yes | $717M |
| A Good Name Foundation Incsince 1979 | $50M1 grants · 2024 | $50M | Preselected only | $647M |
| The Ma-Ran Foundationsince 1992 | $44M24 grants · 2024 | $519K | Preselected only | $690M |
| James M Cox Foundation of Ga Incsince 1959 | $43M101 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $921M |
| John Bulow Campbell Foundationsince 1942 | $40M57 grants · 2024 | $400K | Yes | $758M |
| O Wayne Rollins Foundationsince 1967 | $40M29 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $432M |
| Spring Foundation Incsince 2010 | $37M16 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $106M |
| Goizueta Foundation Incsince 2013 | $34M126 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $410M |
| Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Incsince 2004 | $21M10 grants · 2025 | $1.2M | Yes | $244M |
| Southern Company Charitable Foundation Incsince 2000 | $21M27 grants · 2024 | $200K | Yes | $98M |
| Georgia Power Foundation Incsince 1986 | $19M517 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $217M |
| The Gary W Rollins Foundationsince 1992 | $18M30 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $69M |
| Chestnut Family Foundationsince 2017 | $17M40 grants · 2025 | $161K | Preselected only | $320M |
| E&ss Foundation Incsince 2014 | $14M20 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $93M |
| Fraser-Parker Foundationsince 1988 | $8.3M40 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $219M |
| Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Incsince 1998 | $7.7M246 grants · 2025 | $14K | Preselected only | $133M |
| Speedwell Foundationsince 2000 | $7.1M28 grants · 2024 | $70K | Preselected only | $175M |
| The Imlay Foundation Incsince 1991 | $7.0M146 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $57M |
| Trailsend Foundationsince 1973 | $6.6M47 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $117M |
| Cs Foundation Incsince 2007 | $6.4M33 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $38M |
| Watkins Christian Foundation Incsince 1983 | $6.0M50 grants · 2025 | $68K | Preselected only | $280M |
| Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundaitionsince 1996 | $5.6M1 grants · 2024 | $5.6M | Preselected only | $90M |
| Blake Family Foundation Incsince 2015 | $5.1M18 grants · 2024 | $64K | Preselected only | $62M |
| Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Incsince 1965 | $4.4M88 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $97M |
| Ray C Anderson Foundation Incsince 1991 | $4.2M27 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Donald and Marilyn Keough Foundationsince 1987 | $4.2M1 grants · 2024 | $4.2M | Preselected only | $99M |
| Act Foundation Incsince 1962 | $4.1M26 grants · 2024 | $41K | Preselected only | $50M |
| Sara Giles Moore Foundationsince 1997 | $4.1M38 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $39M |
| The Kelin Foundationsince 2000 | $4.0M39 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $43M |
| Georgia Health Initiativesince 1999 | $3.9M89 grants · 2024 | $36K | Yes | $140M |
| J C Kennedy Foundation Incsince 2004 | $3.8M77 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $86M |
| McCamish Foundation Incsince 1989 | $3.7M6 grants · 2024 | $735K | Preselected only | $77M |
| Tull Charitable Foundation Incsince 1986 | $3.5M151 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $88M |
| Dozen Dimes Foundationsince 2016 | $3.2M14 grants · 2025 | $35K | Preselected only | $51M |
| William Josef Foundation Incsince 2007 | $3.0M32 grants · 2024 | $95K | Preselected only | $54M |
| Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation Trsince 2006 | $2.9M22 grants · 2024 | $68K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Incsince 2012 | $2.9M13 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $79M |
| Stuart and Eulene Murray Foundation Trsince 1991 | $2.5M8 grants · 2024 | $206K | Preselected only | $48M |
| Cbf Foundationsince 2018 | $2.3M75 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $64M |
| Billi Marcus Foundation Incsince 2000 | $2.3M207 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $36M |
| Rich Foundation Incsince 1949 | $2.1M37 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $52M |
| R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Incsince 1961 | $2.0M32 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $63M |
| J B Fuqua Foundation Incsince 1971 | $1.8M33 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $36M |
| Thornwell Family Foundation Incsince 2016 | $1.8M42 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $55M |
| Thunder Bay Foundation Incsince 2007 | $1.8M9 grants · 2024 | $200K | Preselected only | $33M |
| Larry L Prince Family Foundation Incsince 2014 | $1.6M19 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $34M |
| Courts Foundation Incsince 1972 | $1.6M1 grants · 2024 | $1.6M | Yes | $38M |
| Cousins Foundation Incsince 1964 | $1.3M20 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $61M |
| John H and Wilhelmina D Harland Charitable Foundation Incsince 1972 | $1.2M41 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $38M |
| Jesse Parker Williams Foundationsince 1956 | $1.2M46 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $37M |
| Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Incsince 1986 | $985K52 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $34M |
| The Portman Foundationsince 2015 | $150K2 grants · 2024 | $75K | Preselected only | $49M |
| C E Mendez Foundation Incsince 1965 | $12K4 grants · 2024 | $3,594 | Yes | $39M |
| Zeist Foundation Incsince 1990 | $12989 grants · 2024 | $1 | Preselected only | $252M |
| Centurion Holdings 1 Incsince 2021 | — | — | Preselected only | $318M |
| Quality Senior Housing Foundation of East Texas Incsince 2000 | — | — | Preselected only | $63M |
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 Atlanta, Georgia?
Our directory lists 346 private grantmaking foundations in Atlanta, Georgia with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $15B. 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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