The Peyton Anderson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Peyton Anderson Foundation is a private foundation in Macon, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.9 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$134 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
45% 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 | $4.6 million | 86 | $119 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 98 | $125 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 88 | $134 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen J Lambert 577 Mulberry Street Suite 830, Macon, GA 31201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (478) 743-5359, klambert@pafdn.org |
| What to submit, restrictions | See paf grant application attached. |
| Deadlines | April 1st and september 1st |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Peyton Anderson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 80 | $4.8 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $95,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Mercer university school of medicine | $1.0 million |
| Newtown Macon | Leveraging local capital campaign | $600,000 |
| Newtown Macon | Leveraging local capital campaign | $600,000 |
| Crossroads Christian Counseling Center | Facility renovations and improvement | $250,000 |
| Forward Macon | Choose macon - talent recruitment | $250,000 |
| Museum of Aviation | Igniting innovation | $225,000 |
| Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy | Riverside cemetery historic | $200,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University Foundation Inc | Center for middle georgia studies | $200,000 |
| Wesleyan College | Bringing wesleyan into dt macon | $150,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Senior civic journalism fellow | $100,000 |
| United Way of Central Georgia | Community schools united | $100,000 |
| National Trust for Local News | Government accountability reporter | $95,000 |
| Macon Aim | Macon aim case worker | $87,500 |
| United Way of Central Georgia | To reinstate read united in the fall | $75,000 |
| Visit Macon Inc | Christmas mart | $75,000 |
| The University of Georgia | Scholarships | $74,000 |
| Georgia Insitute of Technology | Scholarships | $70,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon-mercer symphony orchestra | $60,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Scholarships | $52,500 |
| Georgia Press Educational Foundatio | Capitol beat expansion | $50,000 |
| Macon Regional Crime Stoppers | Macon regional crimestoppers mobile | $40,000 |
| Youthup Inc | Empowering youth for success | $40,000 |
| Georgia Southern University | Scholarships | $33,000 |
| Motivating Youth Foundation | Back to basics | $30,000 |
| Theatre Macon | Theatre macon flexible performance | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia | Macon rbi program | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc | Habitat for humanity home | $25,000 |
| Georgia Research Alliance | Research and entrepreneurship | $25,000 |
| Macon Pops Inc | Christmas extravaganza opening night | $25,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon-mercer symphony orchestra | $25,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Ministries | Encouraging our neighbors now | $20,000 |
| Macon Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund | Down payment assistance | $20,000 |
| Georgia College and State University | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Scholarships | $10,500 |
| Forward Macon | Chamber president's discretionary | $10,000 |
| Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy | Executive discretionary | $10,000 |
| Macon Pops Inc | Discretionary | $10,000 |
| Newtown Macon | Christmas light extravaganza | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Macon Inc | Executive discretionary | $10,000 |
| Rome Chamber Music Festival | Discretionary | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Reid Hanson Jr
- Kathryn H Dennis
- R Kirby Godsey
- Marc T Treadwell
- Karen J Lambert
Questions people ask
Does The Peyton Anderson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st and september 1st.
How much does The Peyton Anderson Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Peyton Anderson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Reid Hanson Jr (Trustee), Kathryn H Dennis (Trustee), R Kirby Godsey (Trustee) and Marc T Treadwell (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Peyton Anderson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.