Foundations that fund organizations in Lakeland, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lakeland nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $522K to Lakeland organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lakeland around $15K. 4 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lakeland
- $522K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in GA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lakeland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Foundation Inc | Valdosta, GA | 1 | $379K | $379K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Harley Langdale Jr Foundation Inc | Valdosta, GA | 3 | $60K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Milltown Foundation | Orangeburg, SC | 5 | $37K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General fund; Public park maintenance |
| Georgia Power Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | 2024 hurricane helene disaster relief; Youth impact activity center |
| George W Strickland Jr Foundation Inc | Valdosta, GA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General fund |
| Bissell Pet Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | General Program Support |
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 Lakeland, Georgia?
Barnes Foundation Inc, Harley Langdale Jr Foundation Inc, The Milltown Foundation, Georgia Power Foundation Inc, George W Strickland Jr Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Lakeland 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 Lakeland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.