Herbert and Dolly Ladds Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Herbert and Dolly Ladds Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $586,124 and the largest $640,901. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$586,124
- Largest grant$640,901
- Assets$631,595
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 8 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 3 | $631,595 |
How to apply
| Contact | H Preston Ladds III 1211 Lullwater Park Circle, Atlanta, GA 30306 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (678) 612-3628 |
What Herbert and Dolly Ladds Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $640,901 |
| New York | 2 | $596,124 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown High School | General | $640,901 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | General | $586,124 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Preston Ladds III
- Helen Marlette
- Dieter Clauss
- Adelaide Clauss
Questions people ask
Does Herbert and Dolly Ladds Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Herbert and Dolly Ladds Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $586,124.
Who runs Herbert and Dolly Ladds Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Preston Ladds III (Trustee), Helen Marlette (Trustee), Dieter Clauss (Trustee) and Adelaide Clauss (Trustee).
What does Herbert and Dolly Ladds Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.