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Joseph B Whitehead Foundation: 41 grants to organizations, $76.1 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Joseph B Whitehead Foundation, a private foundation in Atlanta, GA, paid 41 grants to organizations totaling $76,134,821 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 14, 2026. The largest was $15,939,786 to United Way of Greater Atlanta in Atlanta, GA for priority initiatives of smart start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro atlanta..
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- EIN
- 586001954
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Assets
- $2,164,760,493
- Grants paid
- $76,134,821
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2026, IRS object ID 202631349349101643. It reported $76,134,821 in grants paid; 41 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $15,939,786 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $15,000,003 | apps.irs.gov |
| Partners for Home | Atlanta, GA | Support of citywide strategy to develop new housing units and scale services for the homeless. | Housing and shelter | $12,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | For the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $7,500,002 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | East Point, GA | Support of capacity-building needs to meet increased demand for food assistance. | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | East Point, GA | $19.3 million campaign to expand food distribution capacity with capital and technology updates. | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,000,030 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Operating support. | Youth development | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Support of Learn4Life's Atlanta Vision Project to provide vision care for elementary school students in metro Atlanta. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement | Duluth, GA | Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development. | Education | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hope Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of behavioral healthcare services as part of $10 million campaign. | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $6.5 million campaign to acquire, renovate and equip a warehouse for organization providing furniture to people in need. | Human services | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Family Connection Partnership | Atlanta, GA | Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000). | Arts, culture and humanities | $950,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Communities in Schools of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for CISGA, which works to improve students' academic performance and reduce dropout rates. | Education | $850,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through research and public policy. | Education | $675,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Casa | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for organization providing advocates for children in foster care. | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teach for America - Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Support for the recruitment, training and placement of corps members in metro Atlanta schools. | $550,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chris 180 | Atlanta, GA | Support to expand and retain therapist workforce. | Human services | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential | Atlanta, GA | Implementation of strategic plan to improve adolescent health outcomes. | Human services | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Establishment of the JA Discovery Center in Clayton County. | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Horizons Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Addition of kindergarten cohorts for academic enrichment program. | Youth development | $450,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bethany Christian Services | Morrow, GA | $5.75 million campaign to establish a permanent home for transitional foster care program and Atlanta offices. | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for the Visually Impaired | Atlanta, GA | Implementation of strategic plan to strengthen and improve services for the visually impaired. | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Voices for Georgia's Children | Atlanta, GA | Support of operations ($250,000) and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network ($100,000). | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support for the After-School All-Stars program and summer academy at Sylvan Hills Middle School and Hollis Innovation Academy. | Education | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Los Ninos Primero | Sandy Springs, GA | Support of summer program expansion. | Youth development | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Neighborhood Meals On Wheels | Norcross, GA | $1.5 million campaign to construct a new kitchen to expand services for seniors in Gwinnett County. | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Warrior Alliance | Atlanta, GA | Capital costs associated with expanding services for Georgia veterans. | Public and societal benefit | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kindezi Schools | Atlanta, GA | Implementation of STEAM certification for public charter school network. | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Communities in Schools of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of dropout prevention program in Atlanta Public Schools. | Human services | $230,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of ARCHI Community Resource Hubs to nine new sites to improve access to health and social services. | Education | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leadership Academy | New York City, NY | Expansion of leadership development program within Atlanta Public Schools. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Posse Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support of program to recruit metro Atlanta high school students to attend selective colleges on full scholarships. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Laamistad | Atlanta, GA | Support to expand early learning programs, add math and reading coordinators, and improve data systems. | Youth development | $195,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| America's Promise Alliance | Washington, DC | Launch of Atlanta Alliance to build capacity and collaboration across youth-serving organizations. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| DDD Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of dental clinic serving patients with developmental disabilities. | Health care | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Next Generation Men & Women | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of college and career readiness program in metro Atlanta. | Youth development | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Artsnow | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of SmART Literacy initiative to improve K-3 literacy through arts integration at four metro Atlanta schools. | $145,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Helping Mamas | Norcross, GA | Relocation to a larger facility to expand distribution of essential baby supplies and hygiene products to families in crisis. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Center for Children & Young Adults | Marietta, GA | Capital improvements to expand transitional living program for youth. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ventures Atl | Atlanta, GA | Support to expand employment opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental differences. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202521349349100117. It reported $87,085,069 in grants paid; 42 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,000,039 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $14,723,018 | apps.irs.gov |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | Atlanta, GA | $67 million campaign to construct Ronald McDonald House at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's North Druid Hills campus. | $10,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army | Norcross, GA | $35 million campaign to construct the Center of Hope and expand programs. | $7,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wellspring Living | Atlanta, GA | $25 million campaign to develop facilities and programs that provide a comprehensive continuum of care for survivors of trafficking. | Religion-related | $4,200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Implementation of the Marcus Autism Center's strategic plan to expand access to services and advance research on early brain development. | $4,000,011 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ser Familia | Kennesaw, GA | $15.7 million campaign to establish a new headquarters in Cobb County for human services organization. | Human services | $3,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | $19.3 million campaign to expand food distribution capacity with capital and technology updates. | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,000,001 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta | Chamblee, GA | Operating support. | Youth development | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hillside | Atlanta, GA | $9 million campaign to expand capacity, make campus improvements, and grow community programs. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Fbo Redefined Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Support of a loan guarantee fund for charter school facilities in metro Atlanta. | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Partnership Against Domestic Violence | Atlanta, GA | $6 million campaign to establish a new emergency shelter in Fulton County for survivors of domestic violence. | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Georgia Family Connection Partnership | Atlanta, GA | Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000). | Arts, culture and humanities | $950,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement | Duluth, GA | Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development. | Education | $900,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Communities in Schools of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for CISGA, which works to improve students' academic performance and reduce dropout rates. | Education | $800,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Global Village Project | Decatur, GA | $5.375 million campaign to establish a new campus for school serving girls. | Education | $750,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through research and public policy. | Education | $650,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Casa | Atlanta, GA | Operating support ($500,000) and growth fund ($100,000) for organization providing advocates for children in foster care. | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Horizons Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of academic enrichment program. | Youth development | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nobis Works Inc | Marietta, GA | $5.86 million campaign to construct a new education and training center to expand services for individuals with disabilities. | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teach for America - Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Support for the recruitment, training and placement of corps members in metro Atlanta schools. | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Atlanta, GA | $10 million capital and capacity-building campaign to expand community health services. | Health care | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Open Doors | Atlanta, GA | $7.2 million campaign to expand services connecting homeless and low-income clients to affordable housing. | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Voices for Georgia's Children | Atlanta, GA | Support of operations ($250,000) and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network ($100,000). | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of the Level Up mentoring program in metro Atlanta. | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support for the After-School All-Stars program and summer academy at Sylvan Hills Middle School and Hollis Innovation Academy. | Education | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Welcome Co-Op | Atlanta, GA | Capital and capacity-building support to strengthen collaborative resettlement services. | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Momentum Advisory Collective | Dallas, TX | Establishment of Cafe Momentum Atlanta to serve justice-involved youth. | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Atlanta Legal Aid Society | Atlanta, GA | $1.5 million initiative to streamline and increase access to brief legal services for clients. | Crime and legal-related | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children's Development Academy | Roswell, GA | $1.2 million campaign to expand classrooms, update playgrounds, and develop a community room. | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Inspiredu | Atlanta, GA | Construction of the Volunteer and Training Center. | Education | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Communities in Schools of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of dropout prevention program in Atlanta Public Schools. | Human services | $230,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Artsnow | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of SmART Literacy initiative to improve K-3 literacy through arts integration at four metro Atlanta schools. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crossroads Community Ministries | Atlanta, GA | $1.2 million campaign to improve facilities for homeless services agency. | Human services | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Disabled Adults and Children | Tucker, GA | Support of facility improvements for organization providing home medical equipment for individuals with disabilities. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of ARCHI Community Resource Hubs to nine new sites to improve access to health and social services. | Education | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Next Generation Men & Women | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of college and career readiness program in metro Atlanta. | Youth development | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Posse Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support of program to recruit metro Atlanta high school students to attend selective colleges on full scholarships. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children's Shelter | Buford, GA | Roof replacement for shelter serving families in crisis. | $192,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Laamistad | Atlanta, GA | Support of reading specialists, technology updates and Teen Center launch for afterschool program. | Youth development | $190,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Star-C | Marietta, GA | Support of transportation, technology and site improvements to expand programs to new apartment communities. | Community improvement and capacity building | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $84,662,848 |
| Housing and shelter | $12,000,000 |
| Education | $6,875,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $6,400,031 |
| Youth development | $5,985,000 |
| Human services | $5,860,000 |
| Religion-related | $4,200,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,000,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Georgia | $162,569,890 |
| Texas | $300,000 |
| New York | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | $150,000 |
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Updated May 14, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.