Updated Nov 4, 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; 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Foundation Incsince 1953 | $28M1 grants · 2024 | $28M | Preselected only | $13M |
| Delta Air Lines Foundationsince 1968 | $20M30 grants · 2025 | $325K | Yes | $24M |
| The Pittulloch Foundation Incsince 1987 | $6.0M39 grants · 2025 | $150K | Preselected only | $32M |
| Collins Family Impact Foundation Incsince 2024 | $5.1M6 grants · 2024 | $33K | Yes | $23M |
| The Klump Family Foundation Incsince 2008 | $4.4M10 grants · 2025 | $29K | Yes | $21M |
| Assurant Foundationsince 1983 | $4.0M1,719 grants · 2024 | $103 | Preselected only | $12M |
| Ncr Foundationsince 1990 | $4.0M27 grants · 2024 | $115K | Yes | $16M |
| Prescott Miller Foundation Incsince 2021 | $3.7M5 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Covenant Foundation Incsince 1961 | $3.1M58 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Kauffman Foundation Incsince 2011 | $2.9M12 grants · 2024 | $175K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Argo Family Fundsince 1994 | $2.5M3 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $22M |
| The Correll Family Foundation Incsince 2005 | $2.4M17 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $32M |
| Skk Foundation Incsince 2018 | $2.2M24 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation Inc | $1.9M77 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $23M |
| Chesed Incsince 1993 | $1.9M27 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Incsince 2009 | $1.7M4 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Martha and Wilton Looney Foundation Incsince 1993 | $1.7M28 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $19M |
| Tome Foundationsince 2020 | $1.7M5 grants · 2025 | $155K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Gerald R & Vicki S Benjamin Charitable Foundation Incsince 1998 | $1.6M9 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $28M |
| John & Mary Franklin Foundation Incsince 1956 | $1.6M1 grants · 2024 | $1.6M | Yes | $31M |
| Whitehurst Family Foundationsince 2021 | $1.6M7 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Thomas H Lowder Family Foundationsince 1995 | $1.4M73 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $29M |
| The John N Goddard Foundation Incsince 1998 | $1.4M32 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Lookout Foundation Incsince 2007 | $1.4M77 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $25M |
| The Jim Cox Jr Foundationsince 1994 | $1.3M36 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Naserian Foundation Incsince 2013 | $1.2M20 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $28M |
| Spanx By Sara Blakely Foundation Incsince 2006 | $1.2M3 grants · 2024 | $354K | Preselected only | $27M |
| The E Z Agape Foundationsince 1994 | $1.1M1 grants · 2025 | $1.1M | Yes | $13M |
| Patty and Doug Reid Family Foundation Incsince 2008 | $1.0M47 grants · 2025 | $5,250 | Preselected only | $18M |
| The Edward Colston Foundation Incsince 1989 | $981K55 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Frances and Beverly Dubose Foundation Incsince 1990 | $969K21 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Marianne H Halle Animal Support Foundation Incsince 2006 | $950K44 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $22M |
| Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Incsince 2009 | $921K11 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Morgens West Foundationsince 1969 | $857K29 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Hms Foundation Incsince 2015 | $839K30 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $19M |
| Lassiter Family Charitable Foundation Incsince 2013 | $823K48 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $11M |
| Kauffmann Family Foundation Incsince 2001 | $765K36 grants · 2025 | $18K | Preselected only | $13M |
| D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Incsince 2018 | $753K19 grants · 2024 | $12K | Preselected only | $18M |
| A E M Family Foundationsince 2004 | $730K18 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $12M |
| McClure Family Foundation Incsince 1993 | $701K70 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $13M |
| Vasser Wooley Foundation Incsince 1962 | $700K22 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $16M |
| Stephenson Foundationsince 2018 | $655K7 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Charles Loridans Foundation Incsince 1953 | $650K27 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $14M |
| Realan Foundation Incsince 1986 | $634K24 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Guanacaste Ventures US Incsince 2007 | $600K3 grants · 2024 | $200K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Alice and Noah N Langdale Jr Foundation Incsince 2005 | $600K27 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Rosenberg Charitable Foundation Incsince 2022 | $590K8 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation Incsince 2000 | $557K9 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Georgia Health Foundation Incsince 1979 | $521K36 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $14M |
| Shearon and Taylor Glover Foundation Incsince 2008 | $517K18 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Ronald and Vicki Canakaris Family Foundation Incsince 2004 | $496K21 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $11M |
| Invesco Foundationsince 1997 | $480K10 grants · 2024 | $45K | Preselected only | $20M |
| Nancy Forsyth Noblin Foundation Incsince 1999 | $331K36 grants · 2024 | $8,750 | Yes | $12M |
| Tenbroeke Family Foundation Incsince 2017 | $270K4 grants · 2024 | $28K | Preselected only | $13M |
| The Homestead Foundation Incsince 2009 | $250K10 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $21M |
| The Lauren Amos Foundationsince 2004 | $250K2 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $12M |
| R Charles Loudermilk Sr Foundation Incsince 1997 | — | — | Not stated | $17M |
| Patterson Family Foundation Incsince 1995 | — | — | Not stated | $16M |
| Childrens Rehabilitation Center Inc Atlanta Cerebral Palsysince 1952 | — | — | Not stated | $14M |
| Clarence E Harris Foundation Incsince 1986 | — | — | Preselected only | $13M |
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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