Foundations that fund arts and culture in Georgia
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Georgia in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Georgia Power Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative Inc, Atlanta: The transformation fund
- $25,000 to Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission Inc, Valdosta: Meta shaw coleman children's imagination station
- $25,000 to Fernbank Inc, Atlanta: Steam-powered communities
How to apply: Brief letter, copy of 501(c)(3) tax exempt letter,audited financials, brief description of the organization requesting support, list of its officers board members, amount requested, purpose for grant, and sources of other support and amounts. Request should be submitted on line...
Deadlines: Grant requests up to and including $25,000 are evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Restrictions: Restrictions or limitations apply to individuals, religious organizations, private secondary schools, and non-public charities. Primarily state of georgia.
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $50,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta: Organization's charitable purpose
- $7,500 to Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
Tull Charitable Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Fernbank Inc, Atlanta: Grant support of recipient organization's exempt purpose
- $50,000 to Atlanta Beltline Partnership, Atlanta: Grant support of recipient organization's exempt purpose
- $25,000 to The Robert W Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta: Grant support of recipient organization's exempt purpose
How to apply: See https://tullfoundation.org/application-process/
Deadlines: See https://tullfoundation.org/application-process/
Restrictions: See https://tullfoundation.org/eligibility/
The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: To support the mission of the recipient organization
- $50,000 to Atlanta Beltline Partnership, Atlanta: To support the mission of the recipient organization
- $50,000 to Atlanta Historical Society Inc, Atlanta: To support the mission of the recipient organization
How to apply: See http://www.lanierfamilyfoundation.org/application-guidelines/
Deadlines: See http://www.lanierfamilyfoundation.org/application-guidelines/
Restrictions: See http://www.lanierfamilyfoundation.org/application-guidelines/
Atl Fdn-W Peters Main
- $10,000 to Museum of Design Atlanta Inc, Atlanta: General operating
- $9,500 to Atlanta Historical Society Inc, Atlanta: General operating
- $5,000 to The Callanwolde Foundation Inc, Atlanta: General operating
How to apply: Online grant application
Deadlines: Written grant requests should be received by trustee by december 1
Restrictions: Restricted to charities located in fulton or dekalb counties
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Atlanta Ballet Inc, Atlanta: General operating support for dance productions and activities
- $75,000 to Horizon Theatre Company, Atlanta: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $45,000 to True Colors Theatre Company, Atlanta: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
The Rich Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: General operations
- $100,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: Alliance theatre
- $100,000 to Atlanta Historical Society Inc, Atlanta: First payment of a three year commitment
How to apply: 1) normal application 2) autobiographical sketch 3)list of other grants received 4) estimated expenses
Restrictions: Our organization's contributions are direcrted to intitiatives within the metro atlanta area.
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
- $525,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: 2024-2025 Operations
- $500,000 to Atlanta Beltline Partnership Inc, Atlanta: Advancing the Vision: Expanding and Enhancing Greenspace
- $100,000 to National Black Arts Festival Inc, Atlanta: Next Gen Artist Program
How to apply: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/social/coca-cola-foundation
Restrictions: Grants are made for education and youth development, environmental, e.g., water stewardship and community recycling programs, arts and culture, women's empowerment, and programs focused on community well-being. Funds are made available to...
The Peyton Anderson Foundation
- $10,000 to Macon Pops Inc, Macon: Discretionary
- $1,000 to Macon Arts Alliance, Macon: Discretionary
- $1,000 to Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon: Discretionary
How to apply: See paf grant application attached.
Deadlines: April 1st and september 1st
Restrictions: See paf grant application attached.
Tw Marian W Ottley Atlanta Main
- $250,000 to Fernbank Inc, Atlanta: General operating
- $100,000 to The Callanwolde Foundation Inc, Atlanta: General operating
- $80,000 to Center for Puppetry Arts Inc, Atlanta: General operating
How to apply: Contact administrator for forms
Deadlines: Contact administrator for deadlines
Restrictions: Contact administrator for restrictions
The Knox Foundation
- $135,000 to Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta: Cultural
- $65,000 to Historic Augusta Inc, Augusta: History
- $60,000 to Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Augusta: Arts
How to apply: Contact knox foundation for forms to submit with any application for funding. Must be a 501(c)3 organization to apply.
Deadlines: Contact knox foundation for sumbission deadlines for the year.
Restrictions: Contributions are only to 501(c)3 organizations.
Creel-Harison Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Augusta Mini Theatre, Augusta: Tuition subsidies for qualifying students
- $25,000 to Historic Augusta Inc, Augusta: Moving expenses for 3 historic cottages from cchs
- $20,000 to Augusta Symphony Inc, Augusta: Support the tuning in and camp crescendo programs
How to apply: Prospective grantees must complete grant application after contacting foundation to confirm eligibility.
Deadlines: Submission deadline is october 1st each year.
Restrictions: Geographic and charitable restrictions.
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $1,250 to Living Live Foundation, Atlanta: Volunteer Gift
- $1,250 to Living Live Foundation, Atlanta: Volunteer Gift
- $1,250 to Walton Drama Boosters, Marietta: Volunteer Gift
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $1,050,000 to Educopia Institute Inc, Atlanta: To support succession planning and new business model implementation through...
- $750,000 to Educopia Institute Inc, Atlanta: To support capacity building of a sponsored project
- $500,000 to True Colors Theatre Company, Atlanta: To support capacity growth and sustainability
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Massey Charitable Trust
- $100,000 to The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta: Arts, cultural & museums
- $25,000 to Atlanta Celebrates Photography Inc, Atlanta: Arts, cultural & museums
- $15,000 to Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Atlanta: Arts, cultural & museums
How to apply: - brief description of the organization and the purpose for the grant - common grant application cover sheet (page 5 of common grant application format) available at www.gwpa.org - irs determination letter (501(c)(3) letter) - most recent annual report (if applicable) - most...
Restrictions: Domestic united states, however, grants are awarded primarily to organizations in southwestern pennsylvania.
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation in
- $50,000 to Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, Atlanta: General support
- $25,000 to Artsnow Inc, Atlanta: General support
- $20,000 to Create Your Dreams, Atlanta: General support
How to apply: Letter describing need
Porter Fleming Fdn Tr Ua
- $30,000 to Augusta Symphony Inc, Augusta: General operating
- $24,000 to Imperial Community Theatre Inc, Augusta: General operating
- $19,320 to Augusta Museum of History, Augusta: General operating
How to apply: No specific format. Purpose of request only.
The Columbia Foundation
- $56,682 to The Atlanta Opera, Atlanta: General operating funds
- $10,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: General operating funds
- $5,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: General operating funds - the atlanta symphony orchestra
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Deadlines: March 31st.
Restrictions: To qualify please observe the following criteria: requests of up to $2,500 non-profit organizations in missouri preferably focusing on children, education and literacy, and the arts (but not required)
Charles M Walker Foundation Inc
- $8,000 to William Harris Homestead Foundation Inc, Monroe: History EducationPrograms
- $6,500 to Monroe Cultural & Heritage Museum, Monroe: City HeritageMuseum Support
- $6,000 to The Mcdaniel-Tichenor House Inc, Monroe: Building and Grounds Maint.
How to apply: Copy of Application Form Attached.
Deadlines: Prior to July 1st each year.
Restrictions: See Rules and Requirements on Attached Application Form.
The Goizueta Foundation Inc
- $5,000,000 to Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc, Atlanta: Program
- $3,000,000 to Atlanta Historical Society Inc, Atlanta: Program
- $50,000 to Atlanta Historical Society Inc, Atlanta: Discretionary
How to apply: Those interested in requesting support should first visit the goizueta foundation's website at www.goizuetafoundation.org and follow the directions under "apply for funding/online application".
Deadlines: No deadlines - applications are accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: Please see our website to review our strategic priorities, as well as eligibility requirements and types of funding. If you believe your organization fits within our funding priorities, please call before submitting a formal request.
The Kresge Foundation
- $170,000 to Alternate Roots Inc, Atlanta: General operating support
- $100,000 to Deep Center Inc, Savannah: General operating support
- $75,000 to National Foundation for the Ctrs for Disease Contr & Prevention Inc, Atlanta: Project support grant to help public health systems transformation efforts in maryland
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
John S and James L Knight Foundation
- $125,000 to Museum of Arts and Sciences Inc, Macon: To pilot a model in collaboration with wonderspaces that enables the museum of arts and...
- $25,000 to Macon Arts Alliance, Macon: To support macon arts alliance in creating a sustainable infrastructure for the local...
- $5,000 to Museum of Arts and Sciences Inc, Macon: To support the mission of the museum of arts and sciences via its educational programs.
How to apply: Throughout the year, knight foundation issues open challenges or calls for proposals focused on specific funding priorities. You can receive updates and notifications about upcoming opportunities by going to our website, www.kf.org, and subscribing to our newsletter.
Deadlines: Each funding opportunity will have its own application criteria and deadlines.
Restrictions: Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kind of institutions or other factors: -medical research, organizations or projects whose mission is to prevent, eradicate and/or alleviate the...
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Black Innovation Alliance, Atlanta: General operating support
- $30,000 to Atlanta Music Project, Atlanta: General operating support
- $20,000 to National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta: General operating support
How to apply: No form specified
The Scott Hudgens Family Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth: Desig to support the remaining needs of the fast track to the future capital campaign
- $25,000 to Wylde Center Inc, Decatur: Desig to help to meet challenge grant for building renovation
- $10,000 to Aurora Theatre Inc, Lawrenceville: Desig to support the summer camp program with scholarships for kids
How to apply: See website
Deadlines: See website
Restrictions: See website
Ej Grassmann Trust
- $25,000 to Otis Redding Foundation, Macon: Capital fund support
- $15,000 to Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon: Capital fund support
- $7,000 to Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Inc, Macon: Capital fund support
How to apply: Proposals should be in letter form and generally no more than four pages in length. It would be appreciated if the first paragraph of the proposal is a summary of the request. The proposal and all supporting material must be able to be stapled with a standard stapler. You must...
Deadlines: All grant applications must be submitted no later than april 20th or october 15th for each meeting.
Restrictions: The geographic focus of the grants of the e. J. Grassmann trust will be union county, new jersey and the following middle georgia areas: macon-bibb county, milledgeville, sandersville, and baldwin, houston, twiggs, washington and wilkinson...
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