Act Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Act Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $41,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$41,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$60.7 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 18 | $56.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 26 | $60.7 million |
How to apply
Act Foundation Inc 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 Act Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $2.3 million |
| Georgia | 7 | $675,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $265,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $197,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $175,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,435 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Special project support | $1.4 million |
| Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Special project support | $955,983 |
| Westminster Schools Inc | Capital campaign support | $500,000 |
| Entitlements How Inc | Program support | $250,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | General operating support | $240,000 |
| North Atlantic Salmon Fund | General operating support | $140,000 |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre | Capital campaign support | $100,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Special project support | $100,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society | Capital campaign support | $75,000 |
| Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| North Atlantic Salmon Fund | General operating support | $32,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Saving Hope Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| North Atlantic Salmon Fund | Special project support | $18,000 |
| Forward Arts Foundation Inc | Special project support | $15,000 |
| Brayden Cole Hinck Foundation Inc | To support a fellow in cancer & blood disease research focused on neuro-oncology research at the children's hospital of los angeles | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Special project support | $10,000 |
| Fino Doggie Rescue Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Special project support | $5,435 |
| Buckhead Baseball Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Families of Children Under Stress Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church (Washington) | Special project support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander C Taylor
- Nancy K Rigby
Questions people ask
Does Act Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Act Foundation Inc give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $41,000.
Who runs Act Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexander C Taylor (President) and Nancy K Rigby (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Act Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.