Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $600,400 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$600,400
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $506,360 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $507,000 | 43 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $506,360 | 39 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $600,400 | 37 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
Roy and Janet Dorsey 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 Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 32 | $543,400 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia | General operations | $70,000 |
| Atlanta Classical Academy | General operations | $60,000 |
| Lakeview Academy | General operations | $60,000 |
| The Atlanta Opera | General operations | $45,000 |
| The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $35,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Church renovations | $30,000 |
| Shepherd Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Trust for Oxford | Oriel college | $20,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Hodgson edge music fund , medical school, and president's fund | $20,000 |
| Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Atlanta History Center | Building campaign | $15,000 |
| Golden Isle Youth Orchestra | General operations | $13,000 |
| Episcopal High School | General operations | $12,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | General operations | $10,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Historic Oakland Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Lionheart Life Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Terry college of business | $10,000 |
| No Longer Bound | General operations | $9,000 |
| Clayton State University Foundation | Support for spivey hall | $7,000 |
| The Howard School | General operations | $7,000 |
| The Paideia School | General operations | $7,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | General operations | $6,000 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries | General operations | $6,000 |
| The Children's School | General operations | $6,000 |
| Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson class of 1967 | $5,000 |
| Leading the Way | Radio and television broadcast | $5,000 |
| Georgia River Network | General operations | $5,000 |
| Partners in Charge | General operations | $5,000 |
| Forward Arts Foundation | General operations | $4,000 |
| Ossabaw Island Foundation | General operations | $4,000 |
| High Museum of Arts - Woodruff Art Center | General operations | $3,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | General operations | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry B Hooks
- R Cotten Alston III
- Polly Orr Bates
- Josephine C Phelps
Questions people ask
Does Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc give?
$600,400 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry B Hooks (Chair), R Cotten Alston III (Vice-Chair), Polly Orr Bates (Vice-Chair) and Josephine C Phelps (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.