Around The Table Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Around The Table Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$290,955
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $832,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $838,500 | 32 | $103,776 |
| 2024 | $832,000 | 28 | $735,259 |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 32 | $290,955 |
How to apply
Around The Table Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Around The Table Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 20 | $857,167 |
| New York | 6 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | To Support Alliance Capital Campaign - renovation of Rich Auditorium | $200,000 |
| Woodward Academy Inc | the Onward Woodward Campaign | $200,000 |
| Wabe Foundation Inc | WABE Transformation Fund | $166,667 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | To support the New World of Care Campaign - Capacity Building | $50,000 |
| Wellspring Living | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Intercept Media Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wabe Foundation Inc | Lois Reitzes Arts Fund | $25,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | Big Rock Burning film project | $25,000 |
| Boyce L Ansley School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | Finishing Budget fund for BIG ROCK BURNING | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Atlanta Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Northside Youth Organization Inc | to support The Gift Campaign | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | relief work in California | $15,000 |
| Fighting Back Scholarship Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Access Reproductive Care-Southeast | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Daughters Against Alzheimers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| George West Mental Health Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Groundtruth Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Remerge Inc | Giving Grace program | $10,000 |
| Social Impact Fund | to support Coop's Advice Foundation | $10,000 |
| Southern Jewish Resource Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | FBO the Mental Health Funders Collaborative Pooled Fund | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Charity Clays Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kates Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The One Love Foundation in Honor of Yeardley Love | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emory University | To Support the Center for Ethics | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Halcom
Questions people ask
Does Around The Table Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Around The Table Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Around The Table Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Halcom (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Around The Table Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.