The Rich Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Rich Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$59.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
50% 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 | $2.5 million | 54 | $48.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 37 | $53.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 37 | $59.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John L Montag the Rich Foundation 2870 Peachtree Rd 1543, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 262-2266, info@therichsfoundation.org |
| What to submit | 1) normal application 2) autobiographical sketch 3)list of other grants received 4) estimated expenses |
| Restrictions | Our organization's contributions are directed to initiatives within the metro atlanta area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rich Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 35 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | General operations | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General operations due to snap cuts | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Educational for Wabe | Second payment of two pledge commitment | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society Inc | Second payment of a three pledge commitment | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Society Inc | First payment of an initiative pledge of three payments. | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | General operations | $100,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | General operations | $100,000 |
| Grady Health Foundation Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Communities Inc | Second payment of a two pledge commitment | $100,000 |
| Youth Villages Foundation Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Alliance theatre | $100,000 |
| The Temple-Hebrew Benevolent | Third payment of three year pledge | $100,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | General operations | $75,000 |
| Hillside Inc | First payment of a two pledge commitment | $75,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Atlanta | Final payment of a two year commitment | $53,375 |
| Center for Visually Impaired | General operations | $50,000 |
| Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo Inc | Third payment of three pledge commitment | $50,000 |
| Concrete Jungle - Doghead Farm | General operations | $50,000 |
| Families First | General operations | $50,000 |
| East Lake Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Refugee Coffee | General operations | $50,000 |
| Respite Care Atlanta Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Kate's Club | General operations | $30,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | First payment of two pledge commitment | $30,000 |
| Atlanta-Fulton County Library Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Our House | General operations | $25,000 |
| Out of Hand Theater Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum | Bearing witness program | $25,000 |
| The Dekalb Library Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Dogwood Festival | General operations | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Annual membership | $5,620 |
| Beacon Gollege | Beacon promise campaign | $5,000 |
| Chris 180 | General operations | $5,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Theatrical Outfit Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- L Anthony Montag
- Dr Juliet Asher Golden
- John L Montag
- Trudy B Kremer
Questions people ask
Does The Rich Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Rich Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Rich Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists L Anthony Montag (Treasurer), Dr Juliet Asher Golden (Vice Chair/Secretary), John L Montag (Chair) and Trudy B Kremer (Vice Chair).
What does The Rich Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and faith communities.