Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $411,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$411,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $369,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $359,000 | 33 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $369,000 | 38 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $411,000 | 43 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Piedmont Charitable 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 Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 33 | $343,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $47,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington & Lee University | Education | $45,000 |
| Breakthru House | Human services | $30,000 |
| Young Harris College | Education | $30,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Atl Area Council | Youth development | $25,000 |
| Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church | Human services | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | Arts & culture | $25,000 |
| Georgia Museum of Art | To collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret works of art | $22,500 |
| St Simons Land Trust | Environment | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta | Harland club youth development | $12,500 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Healthcare | $12,500 |
| American Rivers Anglers Fund | Environment | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of N Central Ga Newton County Club | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Emory University Hospital | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| New American Pathways | Support efforts of refugee women and children | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Sturdivant Museum Association | Arts and culture | $10,000 |
| Trees Atlanta | Environment | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership | Community improvement | $7,500 |
| Foundation of Wesley Woods Inc | Healthcare | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Human services | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Mission | Human services | $5,000 |
| Emory University School of Law | Education | $5,000 |
| Emory University School Theology | Education | $5,000 |
| Madison Morgan Cultural Center | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Championing equity and working together to secure prosperity for all throughout the region | $5,000 |
| The Schenck School | Education | $3,500 |
| The Chewonki Foundation | Youth development | $3,000 |
| Emory University | Education | $2,500 |
| Florida State Univ College of Law | Education | $2,500 |
| The Craddock Center | Community improvement | $2,500 |
| Jeremiah Programminneapolis - St Paul | Human services | $2,000 |
| Canterbury Court | Human services | $1,000 |
| Collegiate College | Youth and education development | $1,000 |
| Friends of Harrison Park | To support the city of ellijay and its harrison park advisory board | $1,000 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | Environment and community | $1,000 |
| St Anne's Episcopal Church | Community | $1,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | Community | $1,000 |
| Weistein JCC | Youth development | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Legal Aid Society | Legal services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Lee Robinson
- Margaret R Buker
- Elizabeth S Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$411,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists R Lee Robinson (Secretary/Treas), Margaret R Buker (President) and Elizabeth S Robinson (Vice President).
What does Piedmont Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.