Foundations that fund organizations in Auburn, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Auburn nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $53K to Auburn organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Auburn around $15K. 1 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Auburn
- $53K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in GA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Auburn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund | San Diego, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Offers assistance to young & recently graduated young adult… |
| Mary Potishman Lard Trust Walker C Friedman Co Trustee | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Program support |
| Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc | Duluth, GA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Charitable purposes |
| Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation | Arlington, VA | 1 | $320 | $320 | Yes | Back to school bash |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Auburn, Georgia?
Everett and Alice Hess Family Fund, Mary Potishman Lard Trust Walker C Friedman Co Trustee, Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation reported grants to Auburn organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Auburn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.