Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $21.5 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $8.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21.5 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$8.6 million
- Assets$636 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28.5 million the year before.
70% 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 | $29.9 million | 17 | $535 million |
| 2024 | $28.5 million | 12 | $567 million |
| 2025 | $21.5 million | 10 | $636 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Erik S Johnson President 191 Peachtree St NE Suite 3540, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 522-6755 |
| What to submit | Application form not required. Proposals should be submitted via the Foundation's online application portal on its website. Before submitting a formal grant request, prospective grantees are encouraged to submit an informal inquiry to fdns@woodruff.org. The grant requests should be made in letter form and include the following information: - A description of the organization, its purposes, programs, staffing and governing board - The organization's latest financial statements including the most recent audit report - A description of the proposed project and full justification for its funding - An itemized project budget including other sources of support in hand or anticipated - Evidence from the IRS of the organization's tax-exempt status and that the applying organization itself is not a private foundation. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are considered in April and Nov. for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15th. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation makes grants to public charities located in Georgia and Virginia, with a particular focus on private secondary and higher education, arts and culture, and museums and historic preservation. Grants in Georgia are typically reserved for organizations operating in metropolitan Atlanta; grants in Virginia are typically reserved only for those organizations that Mrs. Lettie Pate Evans supported during her life. Traditionally, preference has been given to one-time capital projects and to other extraordinary needs of well-established organizations with a broad base of community support and proven ability to meet an annual operating budget. Grants for regular operating expenses are avoided. No grants are made to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 9 | $20.9 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $550,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Pediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine. | $8.6 million |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | $150 million campaign to expand the Garden by eight acres and construct a new entrance on the Atlanta Beltline. | $5.0 million |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia | $14.5 million campaign to establish a permanent facility at the Goat Farm Arts Center. | $2.0 million |
| Greater Atlanta Christian School | Construction of Student Learning Commons as part of $30.82 million campaign. | $1.5 million |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | Continuation of Family Fun program to expand access to the Woodruff Arts Center campus. | $1.3 million |
| Whitefield Academy | Construction of Learning Commons as part of $39.2 million campaign. | $1.0 million |
| Boys Home of Virginia | Support of critical facility needs for residential campus serving at-risk boys. | $550,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society | Expansion of education and outreach programs as part of $30 million comprehensive campaign. | $500,000 |
| Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission | $8.9 million campaign to construct the Children's Imagination Station at the Turner Center for the Arts. | $500,000 |
| Young Harris College | Development of work-study program to improve student success and job readiness. | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Jenner Wood III
- Lawrence L Gellerstedt III
- David P Stockert
- Lyons Gray
- Lizanne Thomas
- P Russell Hardin
- Erik S Johnson
- Eli P Niepoky
- Sara E Blalock
Questions people ask
Does Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are considered in April and Nov. for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15th.
How much does Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc give?
$21.5 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists E Jenner Wood III (Trustee- Chair), Lawrence L Gellerstedt III (Trustee- Vice Chair), David P Stockert (Trustee) and Lyons Gray (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.