Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$90.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $2.4 million | 11 | $77.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 13 | $90.9 million |
How to apply
Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester 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 Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $2.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hall County School District | Howard E. IvesterEarly CollegeNorth Campus | $1.0 million |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Childrens Gardenand Orchard Parking | $700,000 |
| Brenau University | Ivester CollegeOf Health Sciences | $550,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | UGA Scholarhipsand Study AbroadPrograms | $145,000 |
| Brenau University | Endowed Scholarhship Barnett/Skleder | $140,000 |
| Brenau University | Brenau UniversityScholarships | $112,500 |
| Hall County School District | Learning Commons | $100,000 |
| Hall County School District | Howard E. IvesterEarly College/UGA Partnership | $100,000 |
| Hall County School District | Hall County SchoolDistrict Teacherof Year Program | $25,000 |
| Gainesville City School System | City of GainesvilleTeacher ofYear Program | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Scholarship-CAESMassey/Ivester Foundation | $8,000 |
| Theatre Wings Endowment Fund | Production Sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation | Lake Lanier OlympicPark ProjectInvestments | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- M Douglas Ivester
- Lynn J Darby
- Swinton A Griffith III
- Oliver C Murray
- Brian K Rochester
- Martha Maron Weber
Questions people ask
Does Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists M Douglas Ivester (Director), Lynn J Darby (Director, President), Swinton A Griffith III (Director,CFO,Treasurer,Secretary,) and Oliver C Murray (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.