The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation
Accepts applications
The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation is a private foundation in Kennesaw, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $810,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$810,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $700,000 the year before.
23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $449,700 | 16 | $13.5 million |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 20 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $810,000 | 22 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Caroline Browne 2790 Town Center Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (770) 296-1857 |
| What to submit | Letter stating request |
| Restrictions | Charitable, educational, scientific & religious organizations in the united states and us possessions |
What The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 | $800,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepard Center Foundation | Charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| City of Refuge | Charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Reinhardt University | Charitable purpose | $105,000 |
| Whitefield Academy | Charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Peachtree Road UMC | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Foundation of Wesley Woods | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Gilgal Inc | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wellspring Living Inc | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Acadmey | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Eagle Ranch | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Help the Persecuted | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Hope Heals | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Children's Center | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Circles Cobb | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Edify | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Elevate Atlanta | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Julie's Dream | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Agape Youth & Family Center | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Gordy Simms
- Douglas Gordon Muir III
- Caroline Muir Browne
- Steven H Simms
Questions people ask
Does The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation give?
$810,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Gordy Simms (Trustee), Douglas Gordon Muir III (Trustee), Caroline Muir Browne (Trustee) and Steven H Simms (Trustee).
What does The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.