General Atlantic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
General Atlantic Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $910,745. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.2 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$910,745
- Assets$118 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $5.1 million | 73 | $115 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 72 | $118 million |
How to apply
General Atlantic 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 General Atlantic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York. It also paid $153,566 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $2.7 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $910,745 |
| California | 7 | $577,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $378,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $203,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $41,316 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $910,745 |
| Echoing Green Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Endeavor Global Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| The Asian American Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| National Committee on United States China Relation | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $143,566 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Make A Change World Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Prime Coalition Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Tarjimly | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Teak Fellowship Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Squash and Education Alliance Inc | SEA's Pathways to Excellence Campaign | $83,333 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $63,500 |
| Afya Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Epic Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Heartland Forward | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Rockefeller University | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Summer Search New York City | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University of the People | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $43,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General & Unrestricted | $31,316 |
| Center for Supportive Schools Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Girls Who Invest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Childrens Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Afef Inc | Toolbox India Fund | $25,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Businesses United in Investing Lending and Develop | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $25,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of New York City | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Glasswing International USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harvard Business School Club of New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Greens Farms Academy Program | $25,000 |
| Life Science Cares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Armstrong
- Kara Barnett
- Steven A Denning
- William E Ford
- Michael Gosk
- David C Hodgson
- Kanika Mediratta
- E Graves Tompkins
Questions people ask
Does General Atlantic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does General Atlantic Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs General Atlantic Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Armstrong (Dir), Kara Barnett (Managing Dir), Steven A Denning (Dir) and William E Ford (Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does General Atlantic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.