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Who funds employment in Georgia: 52 foundations, $5.1 million in grants

52 private foundations paid 112 grants totaling $5,145,525 to employment nonprofits in Georgia, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, with $2,519,344 in 4 grants.

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Cause
Employment
Recipients in
Georgia
Foundations
52
Grants
112
Total granted
$5,145,525

Foundations that funded employment in Georgia

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA4$2,519,344$1,100,000Careerrise IncWestside worksapps.irs.gov
TD Charitable FoundationPortland, ME1$250,000$250,000First Step StaffingWorking our way homeapps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL2$250,000$200,000Synergies Seed Fund IncStrengthening smallapps.irs.gov
William P Smith Jr CharitableWilmington, DE1$246,745$246,745People Making ProgressGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Georgia Power Foundation IncAtlanta, GA4$231,000$175,000First Step StaffingTo support second chance employmentapps.irs.gov
James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA1$150,000$150,000Nobis Works IncCapital campaign supportapps.irs.gov
Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009Chicago, IL2$150,000$100,000First Step StaffingGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD4$119,000$90,000Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency IncSupport the CareerWorks program targeting Southside of Atlanta residentsapps.irs.gov
The Coca-Cola Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$100,000$100,000Synergies Work IncIncubation to Impact (i2i) Programapps.irs.gov
The Hearst FoundationNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000First Step Staffing IncTo support employment and retention servicesapps.irs.gov
The Sara Giles Moore FoundationAtlanta, GA1$100,000$100,000Atlanta Center for Self SufficiencyTo support the charitable mission of the recipient organizationapps.irs.gov
The Zeist Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$100,000$100,000Easter Seals North Georgia IncHealth & human servicesapps.irs.gov
The Taylor FoundationMcDonough, GA1$94,610$94,610Bennett Charity FundGeneral operating fundsapps.irs.gov
The Imlay Foundation IncAtlanta, GA2$80,000$50,000Nobis Works IncTo fulfill missionapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$75,000$30,000First Step StaffingWorking Our Way Homeapps.irs.gov
Thunder Bay Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$70,000$70,000Goodwill of North GeorgiaGeneralapps.irs.gov
J B Fuqua Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$50,000$50,000First Step StaffingWorking our way home campaignapps.irs.gov
The Choate Foundation (fka Choate Bridges Foundation)Atlanta, GA1$50,000$50,000Restore LifeHumanitarian assistanceapps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA1$50,000$50,000Restore Life IncorporatedFor the aster projectapps.irs.gov
The Peyton Anderson FoundationMacon, GA1$40,000$40,000Macon Regional Crime StoppersMacon regional crimestoppers mobileapps.irs.gov
The Whitcomb Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE3$40,000$15,000Refuge Coffee IncStrategic Planapps.irs.gov
Holder Construction Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$30,000$30,000Careerrise IncOrganization donationapps.irs.gov
Focus for Health IncWarren, NJ1$25,000$25,000RenforceCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$25,000$25,000Careerrise IncProvides workforce development and employment servicesapps.irs.gov
The Patricia Kind Family FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$25,000$25,000First Step StaffingTo support employmentapps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Charles I BrananSaint Louis, MO3$22,500$10,000Refuge Coffee IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Ra Bowen TrustMacon, GA1$18,000$18,000Goodwill Works FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family FoundationDallas, TX1$16,000$16,000Star Foundation of Coastal GeorgiaProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT1$10,000$10,000Economic Justice Coalition IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bennett Thrasher Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$10,000$10,000Atlanta Center for Self SufficiencyGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Ej Grassmann TrustWarren, NJ1$10,000$10,000Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia IncThis grant is to be used towards replacing outdated cctv equipment at the zebulon road retail training store in macon.apps.irs.gov
WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc Co William L Amos IIIColumbus, GA1$10,000$10,000Coastal HarvestGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Atl FDN-W Peters MainSaint Louis, MO2$9,600$5,000Refuge Coffee IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY2$8,500$8,000Leadership Advantage InstituteMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Murphy Family Foundation LLC Murphy Family Foundation LLCPort St Joe, FL1$8,000$8,000BrewableHumanitarian servicesapps.irs.gov
The Thomas P Waters FoundationRiverton, NJ1$8,000$8,000Atlanta Center for Self SufficiencyCaf 458apps.irs.gov
Edward R Fisher Charitable FNDNJefferson, GA1$5,000$5,000First Step StaffingUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Charter Foundation IncOrlando, FL1$5,000$5,000New Ventures IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Jals Family FoundationAtlanta, GA1$5,000$5,000Tekton Career TrainingGeneral support of organizationapps.irs.gov
The Lumos Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$5,000$5,000Synergies Work IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationGreenville, SC1$5,000$5,000Goodwill of North GeorgiaThis is an unrestricted donation.apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA41$3,206$792Brett Works IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Peach State Fcu Cares Foundation IncLawrenceville, GA1$2,500$2,500Goodwill Works FoundationContributionapps.irs.gov
The Deepak Raghavan Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$2,500$2,500Synergies WorkCommunityapps.irs.gov
The Shapiro FoundationNeedham, MA1$2,500$2,500Refuge Coffee CoDomestic needsapps.irs.gov
Morgan Stanley Foundation IncNew York, NY1$2,000$2,000Brewable IncVolunteer incentive programapps.irs.gov
Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD1$1,870$1,870Techbridge FoundationGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$1,000$1,000Goodwill of North GeorgiaUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Louisiana-Pacific FoundationNashville, TN1$1,000$1,000Mission StartpointGeneralapps.irs.gov
Mag Mutual Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Easter Seals North Georgia IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Tuw Thomas H PittsSaint Louis, MO1$1,000$1,000Refuge Coffee IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
George B Kaufman Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$650$650Goodwill of North GeorgiaGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationCareerrise IncAtlanta, GAWestside works$1,100,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationNobis Works IncAtlanta, GACapital campaign$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationGoodwill of North Georgia IncDecatur, GAWorkforce readiness training$353,044apps.irs.gov
TD Charitable FoundationFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GAWorking our way home$250,000apps.irs.gov
William P Smith Jr CharitablePeople Making ProgressTucker, GAGeneral support$246,745apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncSynergies Seed Fund IncAtlanta, GAStrengthening small$200,000apps.irs.gov
Georgia Power Foundation IncFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GATo support second chance employment$175,000apps.irs.gov
James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncNobis Works IncAtlanta, GACapital campaign support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Sara Giles Moore FoundationAtlanta Center for Self SufficiencyAtlanta, GATo support the charitable mission of the recipient organization$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Zeist Foundation IncEaster Seals North Georgia IncClarkston, GAHealth & human services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009First Step StaffingAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Hearst FoundationFirst Step Staffing IncAltanta, GATo support employment and retention services$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Coca-Cola Foundation IncSynergies Work IncAtlanta, GAIncubation to Impact (i2i) Program$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Taylor FoundationBennett Charity FundMcDonough, GAGeneral operating funds$94,610apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncAtlanta Center for Self Sufficiency IncAtlanta, GASupport the CareerWorks program targeting Southside of Atlanta residents$90,000apps.irs.gov
Thunder Bay Foundation IncGoodwill of North GeorgiaDecatur, GAGeneral$70,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GACapacity building support on atlanta's westside$66,300apps.irs.gov
Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009Atlanta Center for Self SufficiencyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncCareerrise IncAtlanta, GABuilding career pathways to$50,000apps.irs.gov
J B Fuqua Foundation IncFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GAWorking our way home campaign$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Imlay Foundation IncNobis Works IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$50,000apps.irs.gov
Georgia Power Foundation IncRehabilitation Enables Dreams IncAtlanta, GATo support red's restorative justice program$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Choate Foundation (fka Choate Bridges Foundation)Restore LifeAtlanta, GAHumanitarian assistance$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationRestore Life IncorporatedAtlanta, GAFor the aster project$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Peyton Anderson FoundationMacon Regional Crime StoppersMacon, GAMacon regional crimestoppers mobile$40,000apps.irs.gov
Holder Construction Foundation IncCareerrise IncAtlanta, GAOrganization donation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GAWorking Our Way Home$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Imlay Foundation IncFirst Step Staffing IncAtlanta, GATo fulfill mission$30,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation IncCareerrise IncAtlanta, GAProvides workforce development and employment services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncCareerrise IncAtlanta, GASupport young adult permanent job placement in Atlanta$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Patricia Kind Family FoundationFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GATo support employment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationGoodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers IncColumbus, GAGoodwillSR Financial Services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Focus for Health IncRenforceAugusta, GACharitable purpose$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GAFinancial Literature & Empowerment$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Ra Bowen TrustGoodwill Works FoundationMacon, GAGeneral fund$18,000apps.irs.gov
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family FoundationStar Foundation of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswick, GAProgram services$16,000apps.irs.gov
The Whitcomb Family Foundation IncRefuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAStrategic Plan$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Whitcomb Family Foundation IncRefuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$15,000apps.irs.gov
Bennett Thrasher Foundation IncAtlanta Center for Self SufficiencyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc Co William L Amos IIICoastal HarvestColumbus, GAGeneral Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncEconomic Justice Coalition IncAthens, GAGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ej Grassmann TrustGoodwill Industries of Middle Georgia IncMacon, GAThis grant is to be used towards replacing outdated cctv equipment at the zebulon road retail training store in macon.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Charles I BrananRefuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Whitcomb Family Foundation IncTekton Career TrainingClarkston, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Thomas P Waters FoundationAtlanta Center for Self SufficiencyAtlanta, GACaf 458$8,000apps.irs.gov
Murphy Family Foundation LLC Murphy Family Foundation LLCBrewableAlpharetta, GAHumanitarian services$8,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationLeadership Advantage InstituteAtlanta, GAMatching contribution (general operating support)$8,000apps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Charles I BrananCareerrise IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$7,500apps.irs.gov
Edward R Fisher Charitable FNDNFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationGoodwill of North GeorgiaDecatur, GAThis is an unrestricted donation.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Charter Foundation IncNew Ventures IncLagrange, GAGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Atl FDN-W Peters MainRefuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Lumos Foundation IncSynergies Work IncAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Jals Family FoundationTekton Career TrainingClarkston, GAGeneral support of organization$5,000apps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Charles I BrananTekton Career TrainingClarkston, GAGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Atl FDN-W Peters MainFirst Step StaffingAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$4,600apps.irs.gov
Georgia Power Foundation IncCobbworks IncMarietta, GAPathways to prosperity$4,000apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncAerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Foundation IncAtlanta, GASupport sponsorship for the 4th Annual Aerotropolis Honors Event being held September 26, 2024 in Atlanta, GA$3,000apps.irs.gov
Peach State Fcu Cares Foundation IncGoodwill Works FoundationMacon, GAContribution$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Shapiro FoundationRefuge Coffee CoClarkston, GADomestic needs$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Deepak Raghavan Family Foundation IncSynergies WorkAtlanta, GACommunity$2,500apps.irs.gov
Georgia Power Foundation IncAugusta Training Shop for the Handicapped IncAugusta, GAEmployment for special needs artisans$2,000apps.irs.gov
Morgan Stanley Foundation IncBrewable IncAlpharetta, GAVolunteer incentive program$2,000apps.irs.gov
Allegis Group Foundation IncTechbridge FoundationBuford, GAGeneral use$1,870apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncAerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Foundation IncAtlanta, GASupport the State of the Aerotropolis Event on December 13, 2024 in Atlanta Georgia$1,000apps.irs.gov
Mag Mutual Foundation IncEaster Seals North Georgia IncClarkston, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation IncGoodwill of North GeorgiaDecatur, GAUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Louisiana-Pacific FoundationMission StartpointRichmondhill, GAGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tuw Thomas H PittsRefuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAGeneral operating$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBrett Works IncConyers, GAGeneral support$792apps.irs.gov
George B Kaufman Foundation IncGoodwill of North GeorgiaDecatur, GAGeneral operating fund$650apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationGoodwill of the Coastal Empire IncSavannah, GAMatching contribution (general operating support)$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAugusta Training Shop for the Handicapped IncAugusta, GAGeneral support$392apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIgma IncFairburn, GAGeneral support$211apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRehabilitation Enables Dreams IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$184apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLove-Craft Athens IncAthens, GAGeneral support$121apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGoodwill Works Foundation IncMacon, GAGeneral support$116apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRefuge Coffee IncClarkston, GAGeneral support$102apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAtlanta Center for Self Sufficiency IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$101apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPassion for Life IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$99apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGoodwill of the Coastal Empire IncSavannah, GAGeneral support$86apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBarbara Shedd Prosperity Project IncWinder, GAGeneral support$76apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationStar Foundation of Coastal Georgia IncBrunswick, GAGeneral support$62apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSynergies Work IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGoodwill of North Georgia IncDecatur, GAGeneral support$56apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEconomic Justice Coalition IncAthens, GAGeneral support$52apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSequoia Dental Assisting School IncMacon, GAGeneral support$51apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFireside Ministries and Industries IncAugusta, GAGeneral support$47apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBridge of Tiftarea IncTifton, GAGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCumi IncAustell, GAGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInformation Technology Senior Management Forum IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$41apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPeople Making ProgressTucker, GAGeneral support$41apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTekton Career TrainingClarkston, GAGeneral support$41apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEaster Seals Middle Georgia IncDublin, GAGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAtlanta Executive Network IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMineral Springs Center IncBlue Ridge, GAGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationService 2 Software IncLocust Grove, GAGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGoodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers IncColumbus, GAGeneral support$28apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBurnt Mountain Center IncJasper, GAGeneral support$26apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNetwork Day Service Center IncRome, GAGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov

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