The Imlay Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Imlay Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.0 million in 146 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.0 million
- Number of grants146
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$83.9 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12.1 million the year before.
92% of its 2025 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 | $8.9 million | 168 | $69.1 million |
| 2024 | $12.1 million | 152 | $74.7 million |
| 2025 | $7.0 million | 146 | $83.9 million |
How to apply
The Imlay 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Imlay Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 146 | $7.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | To fulfill mission | $2.0 million |
| East Lake Foundation Inc | To fulfill mission | $100,000 |
| Hillside Inc (Hillside Atlanta Foundation) | To fullfill mission | $100,000 |
| Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc | To fulfill mission | $100,000 |
| Raising Expectations Inc | To fulfill mission | $100,000 |
| Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center | To fulfill mission | $80,000 |
| DDD Foundation Inc | To fulfill mission | $75,000 |
| Mosaic Health Center Inc | To fulfill mission | $75,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | To fulfill mission | $75,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta Inc | To fulfill mission | $70,000 |
| Communities in School of Atlanta Inc | To fulfill mission | $65,000 |
| Wellspring Living Inc | To fulfill mission | $65,000 |
| Giving Kitchen Initiative | To fulfill mission | $60,000 |
| Partnership Against Domestic Violence | To fulfill mission | $60,000 |
| Sadie G Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center | To fulfill mission | $60,000 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Aurora Theatre Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Catalyst Sports Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Public Broadcasting in Georgia Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Georgia Center for Child Advocacy Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Laamistad Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Lntown Collaborative Ministries | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| New American Pathways | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Nobis Works Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Our House Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Path Foundation Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Rainbow Village Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic | To fulfill mission | $50,000 |
| Frazer Center | To fulfill mission | $45,000 |
| Global Village Project | To fulfill mission | $45,000 |
| Horizon Theatre Company Inc | To fulfill mission | $45,000 |
| Raksha Inc | To fulfill mission | $45,000 |
| Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse | To fulfill mission | $45,000 |
| Synchronicity Theatre | To fulfill mission | $45,000 |
| Corner Outreach Inc | To fulfill mission | $40,000 |
| Dad's Garage Inc | To fulfill mission | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Imlay
- John P Imlay III
- Melanie Bialko Leeth
- Lucinda Imlay
- Wimberly Charlotte Dayton
- John Dayton
- Alan Zubay
- William Evans
- I Sigmund Mosley Jr
- Gerard G Imlay
- Paula Imlay
- Robert Smulian
- John Dayton III
Questions people ask
Does The Imlay Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Imlay Foundation Inc give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2025, across 146 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Imlay Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ellen Imlay (President), John P Imlay III (Director), Melanie Bialko Leeth (Secretary) and Lucinda Imlay (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Imlay Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.