Foundations that fund organizations in Atlanta, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Atlanta nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $287K to Atlanta organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Atlanta around $500. 2 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Atlanta
- $287K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Atlanta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahn Charitable Foundation C/O Mazars USA Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $287K | $287K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| New York Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | An honorarium for taking time to discuss their request for… |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $53 | $53 | Yes | General contribution |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $40 | $40 | Preselected only | Dollars for doers |
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 Atlanta, New York?
Kahn Charitable Foundation C/O Mazars USA Llp, New York Foundation, Equitable Foundation Inc, Baxter International Foundation reported grants to Atlanta 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 Atlanta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.