Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.3 million in 181 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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$6.3 million
- Number of grants181
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$120 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
83% of its 2024 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 | $4.6 million | 154 | $107 million |
| 2024 | $6.3 million | 181 | $120 million |
How to apply
Southern Company Gas 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 Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 96 | $2.5 million |
| Illinois | 34 | $1.8 million |
| Virginia | 25 | $1.1 million |
| Tennessee | 8 | $239,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $152,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $90,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $70,000 |
| New York | 3 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | Economic mobility | $1.0 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental stewardship | $500,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | Community enrichment | $250,000 |
| Top Box Foods | Economic mobility | $200,000 |
| Georgia Justice Project | Social justice | $200,000 |
| Scholarship America | Community enrichment | $152,500 |
| Atlanta Technical College Foundation Inc | Signature | $150,000 |
| Cityswing Foundation | Signature | $150,000 |
| Westside Future Fund Inc | Economic mobility | $135,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Economic mobility | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Economic mobility | $100,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Social justice | $100,000 |
| Goodr | Social justice | $100,000 |
| Construction Ready | Social justice | $100,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State U Foundation | Community enrichment | $83,000 |
| Urban League of Hampton Roads | Economic mobility | $75,000 |
| Elizabeth River Project | Economic mobility | $75,000 |
| Operation Warm | Social justice | $70,000 |
| Childrens Health Investment Program Inc | Community enrichment | $60,000 |
| Thrive Penninsula | Economic mobility | $55,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Ga | Economic mobility | $55,000 |
| The Foundation for Rhodes Home Inc | Community enrichment | $50,000 |
| The Posse Foundation | Economic mobility | $50,000 |
| National Latino Education Institute | Economic mobility | $50,000 |
| Safer Foundation | Community enrichment | $50,000 |
| Soccer in the Streets | Social justice | $50,000 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministry | Economic mobility | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Signature | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc | Social justice | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc | Social justice | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Signature | $50,000 |
| Hampton University | Community enrichment | $50,000 |
| Latin American Association | Economic mobility | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Community enrichment | $50,000 |
| Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition | Economic mobility | $50,000 |
| Georgia Justice Project | Social justice | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Ga | Economic mobility | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Community enrichment | $40,000 |
| Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless | Community enrichment | $40,000 |
| The Field Museum | Community enrichment | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim Kerr
- Serena Levy
- James D Anderson
- Marcia Demar
- Michael A Braswell
- Pedro P Cherry
- Wendell Dallas
- Robert S Duvall
- Jack D Sutton Jr
- Grace Kolvereid
- Erin Harris
- Javier Montalvo
- H Bryan Batson
Questions people ask
Does Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2024, across 181 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jim Kerr (Chair), Serena Levy (President and Executive Director), James D Anderson (Treasurer) and Marcia Demar (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and education.