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Atlanta foundations

There are 3,967 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Atlanta metro area, including the cities of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Marietta, and Sandy Springs. Combined, these Atlanta metro foundations employ 2,032 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $29 billion.
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Types of foundations in Atlanta

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,850
 
$1,815,535,264
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
509
 
$3,999,923,727
Community foundations
 
109
 
$461,680,339
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
105
 
$10,106,348
Corporate foundations
 
47
 
$645,858,508
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
17
 
$15,538,616
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
12
 
$8,858,503
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
7
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
5
 
$34,386,887
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Job trends for Atlanta foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,684
1-10
 
105
11-25
 
13
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Atlanta

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,477
$250k to $1M
 
290
$1M to $5M
 
155
$5M to $25M
 
62
$25M to $100M
 
20
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of foundations in Atlanta

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1-20 of 3,967

United Way of Greater Atlanta

United Way of Greater Atlanta enhances education, healthcare, and economic mobility, empowering children and families to achieve their full potential in the community.
Revenue
$106.4m
Assets
$118.8m
Employees
219
EIN
58-0566194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Atlanta-based foundation prioritizing equity to address pressing community needs, led by Frank Fernandez.
Revenue
$340.5m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
89
EIN
58-1344646
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard and Barbara Gaby Foundation

The Richard and Barbara Gaby Foundation is a private foundation that made 52 grants last year. Its purpose is to provide the entire amount ($24,203) for interest earned on state and local bonds that is excluded from tax under irc sec. 103. Grantees i...
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$78.2m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2110682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marcus Foundation

The Marcus Foundation grants money to the Florida Education Foundation, Inc. and is supported by Bernard Marcus. It is a private foundation located in Atlanta, GA.
Revenue
$222.0m
Assets
$104.0m
Employees
10
EIN
58-1815651
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fraser-Parker Foundation

The Fraser-Parker Foundation is a private foundation located in Atlanta, GA. It made 15 grants last year. The foundation is supported by the Estate of William A. Parker Jr.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$208.8m
Employees
2
EIN
58-6212344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert W. Woodruff Foundation

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation is an independent private foundation that seeks to improve the quality of life in Georgia by investing in health, education, economic opportunity and community vitality.
Revenue
$247.3m
Assets
$991.5m
Employees
8
EIN
58-1695425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gary W Rollins Foundation

The Gary W Rollins Foundation, based in Atlanta, funds scholarships and support programs, making 45 grants last year to institutions like the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$72.8m
Employees
1
EIN
58-6263946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Paces Foundation

The The Paces Foundation is a private foundation that sponsors the development and operation of affordable housing for low-income individuals in order to meet the housing needs of the local community. The foundation is located in Smyrna, GA.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$87.8m
Employees
4
EIN
58-1949667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, inc. was founded to improve the quality of Community life through increased philanthropy.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$79.0m
Employees
5
EIN
58-1557995
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lettie Pate Evans Foundation

Annual support to named beneficiaries per Lettie Pate Evans' will. Grants awarded for education and health from $1.7B fund. Based in Atlanta, GA.
Revenue
$540.6m
Assets
$4.0b
Employees
14
EIN
23-7282939
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The University Financing Foundation

The University Financing Foundation finances and acquires charitable and educational facilities and equipment for the benefit of tax-exempt schools. Grants last year totaled $45,000.
Revenue
$52.7m
Assets
$499.7m
Employees
17
EIN
58-1505902
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cawood Foundation

The Cawood Foundation is a private foundation located in Peachtree City, GA. It primarily funds religious organizations, such as the National Christian Foundation. The Foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$58.9m
Employees
0
EIN
58-1295620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for A Better World

The Foundation for A Better World made 34 grants last year, some of which went to the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation. It is supported by Thomas Claugus and is located in Marietta, GA.
Revenue
$47.2m
Assets
$235.4m
Employees
1
EIN
46-2385457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lettie Pate Evans Foundation

The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation is an independent private foundation that invests primarily in education and arts and culture. Most grants are made to institutions in Georgia.
Revenue
$71.5m
Assets
$150.8m
Employees
1
EIN
58-6004644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation

The The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation is a private foundation that is supported by Arthur M. Blank. It is located in Atlanta, GA and last year it made $35,630,008 in annual grants. It has $65,862,958 in total assets.
Revenue
$130.3m
Assets
$352.8m
Employees
26
EIN
38-3983213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

THE GOIZUETA Foundation

To provide financial assistance to educational and charitable institutions. Today, the Foundation is a family philanthropy that works alongside forward-thinking organizations in metro Atlanta to inspire motivated young people to learn and succeed.
Revenue
$23.1m
Assets
$423.6m
Employees
7
EIN
46-3022974
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Lake Foundation

The East Lake Foundation was established to revitalize the East Lake neighborhood, generate new opportunities for the families living there, and create a vibrant community where all residents thrive.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$69.6m
Employees
15
EIN
58-2204306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zeist Foundation (ZF)

The Zeist Foundation embraces a holistic approach to address the needs of underserved children in the areas of Human Services, Education and Arts & Culture. The Foundation seeks opportunities to partner with reputable organizations that are effective.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$252.4m
Employees
4
EIN
58-1890927
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Tome Foundation

The Tome Foundation is a private foundation located in Atlanta, GA. It made four grants last year. Grantees include Georgia Aquarium. It is supported by Carol Ramon Tome.
Revenue
$12.0m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
0
EIN
84-2782103
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The O Wayne Rollins Foundation

The O Wayne Rollins Foundation is a private foundation located in Atlanta, GA. The foundation made 44 grants last year. Trustees are Amy Rollins Kreisler, R Randall Rollins, Gary W Rollins.
Revenue
$34.6m
Assets
$435.3m
Employees
1
EIN
58-6066677
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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