CS Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
CS Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.4 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $112,500 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$6.4 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$112,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$57.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
22% 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 | $4.6 million | 32 | $51.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 38 | $54.6 million |
| 2025 | $6.4 million | 32 | $57.7 million |
How to apply
CS 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 CS Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 16 | $4.2 million |
| Georgia | 9 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 2 | $265,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $60,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| UT Foundation-Tummins Super Students | Charitable | $725,000 |
| City Fields (formerly The Refuge) | Charitable | $650,000 |
| The Caring Place-Life and Redemption Ministries | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Winship Cancer Institute(Beyett research pledge) | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Cleveland State Community College | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Carlos and Winnie Simpson Scholarship Endowment | Charitable | $250,000 |
| University of TN-John Tummins Scholarship | Charitable | $250,000 |
| University of TN-John Tummins Scholarship Non-Endowed | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Carlos & Winnie Simpson NonEndowed Scholarship | Charitable | $250,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Found for Parkinson's Research | Charitable | $215,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Emory Brain Health Center | Charitable | $200,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Western NC Conference United Methodist ChurchDisaster Response | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Wesley Memorial Church | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Respite Care Atlanta | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Holston Home for Children | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta | Charitable | $2,000 |
| SORIN - Society | Charitable | $1,500 |
| McCallie School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| ARA Parseghian Medical Research Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Mary's College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Soldiers Secret Santa | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Cherokee Caddie Scholarship Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Simpson
- Larry Ray Eskew
Questions people ask
Does CS Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CS Foundation Inc give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $112,500.
Who runs CS Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Simpson (President, Director) and Larry Ray Eskew (Secretary, Director).
What does CS Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.