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Atlanta foundations

There are 3,999 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 2,057 people, earn more than $7 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $30 billion.
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Types of foundations in Atlanta

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
2,867
 
$2,452,330,258
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
522
 
$4,160,563,068
Community foundations
 
113
 
$511,436,652
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
106
 
$11,853,071
Corporate foundations
 
46
 
$635,825,727
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
17
 
$15,505,068
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
13
 
$9,385,502
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
6
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
6
 
$34,955,787
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Job trends for Atlanta foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,712
1-10
 
107
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
 
1,464
$250k to $1M
 
299
$1M to $5M
 
169
$5M to $25M
 
68
$25M to $100M
 
19
$100M+
 
11
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Directory of foundations in Atlanta

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1-20 of 3,999

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
$363.2m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
97
EIN
58-1344646
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)

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 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)

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)

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
$547.9m
Assets
$366.8m
Employees
10
EIN
58-1815651
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
$46.7m
Assets
$512.9m
Employees
23
EIN
58-1505902
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
$15.2m
Assets
$68.9m
Employees
1
EIN
58-6263946
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
$9.9m
Assets
$219.1m
Employees
2
EIN
58-6212344
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
$20.7m
Assets
$91.7m
Employees
5
EIN
58-1557995
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
$23.5m
Assets
$410.1m
Employees
7
EIN
46-3022974
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)

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
$38.3m
Assets
$246.8m
Employees
2
EIN
46-2385457
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)

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
$6.3m
Assets
$70.2m
Employees
15
EIN
58-2204306
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Jason T Dickerson Family Foundation

The Grady J Grizzle Foundation is a private foundation located in Cartersville, GA. The foundation primarily funds gift bags for the elderly, temporary and long-term residential rescue dogs from crisis situations, and provide food for the animals in ...
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$49.7m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0890771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Atlanta Braves Foundation

The Atlanta Braves Foundation enhances the quality of life for community members through civic and charitable endeavors in Atlanta, GA.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
0
EIN
58-2071299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Georgia Community Foundation

Promotes Georgia-based charitable and educational activities with philanthropic advice, donations to qualifying organizations, and grants for low-income students.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$26.1m
Employees
15
EIN
58-1960821
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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