Equifax Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Equifax Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $85,000 and the largest $890,759. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$85,000
- Largest grant$890,759
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.8 million | 13 | $10.6 million |
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 5 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 8 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 8 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Equifax 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $890,759 |
| Missouri | 2 | $420,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $242,153 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Matching giving program | $890,759 |
| Prosperity Connection | Charitable operations | $400,000 |
| Westside Future Fund | Charitable operations | $100,000 |
| Wabe | Charitable operations | $100,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Charitable operations | $70,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Charitable operations | $42,153 |
| Credit Builders Alliance | Charitable operations | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carla Chaney
- John Gamble
- Mark Begor
- Julia Houston
- Lisa Stockard
- M Gabe Bonfield
- John Kelley III Through 33125
Questions people ask
Does Equifax Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Equifax Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $85,000.
Who runs Equifax Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carla Chaney (Director), John Gamble (Director/Cfo), Mark Begor (Director/Ceo) and Julia Houston (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.