The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$143,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $147,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $151,500 | 10 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 11 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $143,000 | 11 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation 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 The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 9 | $121,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $16,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Operating funds | $80,000 |
| Paducah Symphony Orchestra | Operating fund | $16,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Food Bank | Operating funds | $8,500 |
| Community Assistance Center | Operating fund | $8,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Fostering Great Ideas | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson Co | Operating funds | $5,500 |
| The Place of Forsyth Inc | Operating fund | $5,500 |
| Skyland Trail | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| Christ Church Frederica | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia C Hopkins
- Virginia Collier Hopkins
- T Downing Hopkins
- Carolyn F Hopkins
- Truist Bank
Questions people ask
Does The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation give?
$143,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia C Hopkins (Committee Me), Virginia Collier Hopkins (Committee Me), T Downing Hopkins (Committee Me) and Carolyn F Hopkins (Committee Me) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.