Assurant Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Assurant Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 1,710 grants; the typical grant was $104 and the largest $416,914. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants1,710
- Typical grant$104
- Largest grant$416,914
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5.0 million | 1,559 | $4.0 million |
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 1,412 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 1,710 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Assurant 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 Assurant Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 52 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $262,918 in 359 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 158 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 36 | $500,128 |
| Florida | 151 | $424,230 |
| New Jersey | 20 | $182,107 |
| Virginia | 30 | $172,780 |
| New York | 88 | $166,237 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $136,688 |
| Ohio | 78 | $136,137 |
| Tennessee | 25 | $106,312 |
| California | 118 | $93,548 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Financial Assistance | $416,914 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Financial Assistance | $364,200 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc | Financial Assistance | $186,500 |
| Move For Hunger | Financial Assistance | $176,707 |
| Autonation Foundation Inc | Financial Assistance | $118,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc | Financial Assistance | $106,030 |
| GOOD360 | Financial Assistance | $87,107 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc | Financial Assistance | $80,200 |
| The United Way of Clark Champaign and Madison Counties Ohio Inc | Financial Assistance | $67,203 |
| United Way Miami Inc | Financial Assistance | $62,037 |
| The Education Fund Inc | Financial Assistance | $50,322 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Foundation | Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Best Buy Foundation | Financial Assistance | $49,850 |
| Fundacion Caminando Juntos | Financial Assistance | $45,150 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Inc | Financial Assistance | $45,130 |
| National Ability Center | Financial Assistance | $45,000 |
| Makeawish Foundation of Georgia | Financial Assistance | $40,800 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Financial Assistance | $40,500 |
| Giving Hope Inc | Financial Assistance | $39,480 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Financial Assistance | $39,447 |
| Jeannette Rankin Foundation Inc | Financial Assistance | $37,887 |
| Jewelers for Children | Financial Assistance | $36,085 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation Inc | Financial Assistance | $33,500 |
| United Way of Florence County | Financial Assistance | $30,166 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc | Financial Assistance | $30,130 |
| Disability in | Financial Assistance | $30,000 |
| Nada Foundation | Financial Assistance | $30,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Atlanta Inc | Financial Assistance | $26,580 |
| The Womens Breast & Heart Initiative Florida Affiliate Inc | Financial Assistance | $25,422 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Financial Assistance | $25,055 |
| Charleston Habitat for Humanity | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| FIRST Nevada | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Operation Home Inc | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Urban Institute | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation Inc | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Financial Assistance | $24,750 |
| Atlanta Womens Foundation Inc | Financial Assistance | $23,738 |
| NFX | Financial Assistance | $22,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Demmings
- Christian Formby
- Francesca Luthi
- Jeremy Purvis
- Monique Patillo
- Monica Bomani
- Suzanne Shepherd
- Lisa Atkinson
- La Shonda
Questions people ask
Does Assurant Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Assurant Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1,710 grants, with a typical grant of $104.
Who runs Assurant Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Keith Demmings (Trustee), Christian Formby (Trustee), Francesca Luthi (Trustee) and Jeremy Purvis (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Assurant Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and housing and homelessness.