Charles Loridans Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Charles Loridans Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $650,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $207,000. 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$650,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$207,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $596,197 the year before.
44% 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 | $596,197 | 22 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 27 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Charles Loridans 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 Charles Loridans Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 26 | $648,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Working artists project; ongoing | $207,000 |
| Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $52,500 |
| Atlanta Opera | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Clayton State University FBO Friends of Spivey Hall | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Arts Atl | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $27,500 |
| Actors Express | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Synchronicity Theatre | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Georgia State University College of Law | Henry j. Miller distinguished fall lectures | $15,000 |
| Alliance Theatre | To promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Common Good Atlanta | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Chamber Players | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Latin American Association | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Shakespeare Tavern | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Woodward Academy | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| High Museum of Art | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Mount Vernon Presbyterian School | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Path Foundation | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Paideia School | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Partnership of Southern Equity | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Emory School of Law | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,500 |
| The University of Georgia Foundation | Sibley lecture series - ongoing | $1,500 |
| UNICEF | Trustee directed grant - to promote the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben F Johnson III
- Robert G Edge
- B Harvey Hill Jr
- Benjamin T White
- R Mark Williamson
- Christopher C Marquardt
- Margaret Scott
- Cari K Dawson
Questions people ask
Does Charles Loridans Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Loridans Foundation Inc give?
$650,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Charles Loridans Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ben F Johnson III (Chairman), Robert G Edge (Trustee), B Harvey Hill Jr (Trustee) and Benjamin T White (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Loridans Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.