Foundations that fund organizations in Newton, Georgia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newton nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $13M to Newton organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newton around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Georgia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newton
- $13M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in GA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $13M | $13M | Yes | 2025 capital and operating needs. |
| Georgia Power Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | 2024 citizens of georgia power legacy project - baker count… |
| Ichauway Inc | Newton, GA | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Yes | Miscellaneous Contribution |
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 Newton, Georgia?
Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc, Georgia Power Foundation Inc, Ichauway Inc reported grants to Newton 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 Newton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.