Funding search · early childhood education · Georgia
Who funds early childhood education work in Georgia
15 funders have a record of paying for early childhood education work by Georgia recipients: 37 grants totaling $63.2M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Joseph B Whitehead Foundation ($62.7M), The Roberts Charitable Foundation ($17,500) and The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation ($42,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Georgia recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $17.3M to United Way of Greater Atlanta — priority initiatives of smart start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro atlanta.
Largest: $5,000 to FERST READERS — books for preschoolers
The Warren and Augusta Hume FoundationPonte Vedra Beach, FL
2 matching grants · $42,000 · through 2025Largest: $22,000 to DECATUR EDUCATION FOUNDATION — early childhood education scholarships; teacher innovation grants
Largest: $2,500 to THE PRESCHOOL AT PEACHTREE ROAD U — program/operating support
Largest: $5,000 to SAINT ANNE'S DAY SCHOOL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS — to integrate all domains of learning in enriched, varied experiences with children to create a holistic approach to early childhood education.
Largest: $50,000 to BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - ATLANTA INC — support to pilot a culturally responsive coaching, mentoring, and training program for black teachers seeking their associates and bachelor's degrees in early childhood education.
Largest: $40,000 to ST LUKE — preschool & annual fund
Largest: $25,000 to Sheltering Arms — early childhood education
The Community Foundation of NorthwestDalton, GACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $30,000 · through 2024Largest: $15,000 to ANNE JONES MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL — learning & education
Largest: $18,000 to THE PRESCHOOL AT PEACHTREE ROAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — general charitable purpose
Largest: $10,000 to PREFACE PROJECT — expanding early childhood education
Largest: $10,000 to John's Creek UMC Preschool — to provide assistance to their program
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