Funding search · EIN 586001954 · Atlanta, GA

Joseph B Whitehead Foundation

$346.4M
in grants paid: 177
grants: 118
recipients: 2022–2025
filing years

Recent grants

The 100 largest recent grants from this foundation’s filings, newest year first.

$15.9M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta.
$15.0M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools.
$12.0M
Partners for Home · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support of citywide strategy to develop new housing units and scale services for the homeless.
$7.5M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund.
$5.0M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness.
$2.1M
Atlanta Community Food Bank · East Point, GA · 2025
Support of capacity-building needs to meet increased demand for food assistance.
$2.0M
Atlanta Community Food Bank · East Point, GA · 2025
$19.3 million campaign to expand food distribution capacity with capital and technology updates.
$2.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Operating support.
$1.5M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support of Learn4Life's Atlanta Vision Project to provide vision care for elementary school students in metro Atlanta.
$1.0M
Hope Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Expansion of behavioral healthcare services as part of $10 million campaign.
$1.0M
The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
$6.5 million campaign to acquire, renovate and equip a warehouse for organization providing furniture to people in need.
$1.0M
Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement · Duluth, GA · 2025
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development.
$950,000
Georgia Family Connection Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000).
$850,000
Communities in Schools of Georgia · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Operating support for CISGA, which works to improve students' academic performance and reduce dropout rates.
$675,000
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through research and public policy.
$600,000
Georgia Casa · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Operating support for organization providing advocates for children in foster care.
$550,000
Teach for America - Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support for the recruitment, training and placement of corps members in metro Atlanta schools.
$500,000
Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Implementation of strategic plan to improve adolescent health outcomes.
$500,000
Junior Achievement of Georgia · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Establishment of the JA Discovery Center in Clayton County.
$500,000
Chris 180 · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support to expand and retain therapist workforce.
$450,000
Horizons Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Addition of kindergarten cohorts for academic enrichment program.
$400,000
Bethany Christian Services · Morrow, GA · 2025
$5.75 million campaign to establish a permanent home for transitional foster care program and Atlanta offices.
$400,000
Center for the Visually Impaired · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Implementation of strategic plan to strengthen and improve services for the visually impaired.
$350,000
Voices for Georgia'S Children · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support of operations ($250,000) and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network ($100,000).
$300,000
Georgia State University Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support for the After-School All-Stars program and summer academy at Sylvan Hills Middle School and Hollis Innovation Academy.
$300,000
Los Ninos Primero · Sandy Springs, GA · 2025
Support of summer program expansion.
$300,000
Neighborhood Meals On Wheels · Norcross, GA · 2025
$1.5 million campaign to construct a new kitchen to expand services for seniors in Gwinnett County.
$300,000
The Warrior Alliance · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Capital costs associated with expanding services for Georgia veterans.
$250,000
The Kindezi Schools · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Implementation of STEAM certification for public charter school network.
$230,000
Communities in Schools of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Expansion of dropout prevention program in Atlanta Public Schools.
$200,000
Georgia State University Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Expansion of ARCHI Community Resource Hubs to nine new sites to improve access to health and social services.
$200,000
The Posse Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support of program to recruit metro Atlanta high school students to attend selective colleges on full scholarships.
$200,000
The Leadership Academy · New York City, NY · 2025
Expansion of leadership development program within Atlanta Public Schools.
$195,000
Laamistad · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support to expand early learning programs, add math and reading coordinators, and improve data systems.
$150,000
America'S Promise Alliance · Washington, DC · 2025
Launch of Atlanta Alliance to build capacity and collaboration across youth-serving organizations.
$150,000
Next Generation Men & Women · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Expansion of college and career readiness program in metro Atlanta.
$150,000
Ddd Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Expansion of dental clinic serving patients with developmental disabilities.
$145,000
Artsnow · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Expansion of SmART Literacy initiative to improve K-3 literacy through arts integration at four metro Atlanta schools.
$100,000
The Center for Children & Young Adults · Marietta, GA · 2025
Capital improvements to expand transitional living program for youth.
$100,000
Ventures Atl · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support to expand employment opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental differences.
$100,000
Helping Mamas · Norcross, GA · 2025
Relocation to a larger facility to expand distribution of essential baby supplies and hygiene products to families in crisis.
$20.0M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools.
$14.7M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta.
$10.0M
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$67 million campaign to construct Ronald McDonald House at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's North Druid Hills campus.
$7.0M
The Salvation Army · Norcross, GA · 2024
$35 million campaign to construct the Center of Hope and expand programs.
$5.0M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness.
$4.2M
Wellspring Living · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$25 million campaign to develop facilities and programs that provide a comprehensive continuum of care for survivors of trafficking.
$4.0M
Children'S Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Implementation of the Marcus Autism Center's strategic plan to expand access to services and advance research on early brain development.
$3.0M
Ser Familia · Kennesaw, GA · 2024
$15.7 million campaign to establish a new headquarters in Cobb County for human services organization.
$2.0M
Atlanta Community Food Bank · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$19.3 million campaign to expand food distribution capacity with capital and technology updates.
$2.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta · Chamblee, GA · 2024
Operating support.
$2.0M
Hillside · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$9 million campaign to expand capacity, make campus improvements, and grow community programs.
$1.0M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Fbo Redefined Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support of a loan guarantee fund for charter school facilities in metro Atlanta.
$1.0M
Partnership Against Domestic Violence · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$6 million campaign to establish a new emergency shelter in Fulton County for survivors of domestic violence.
$950,000
Georgia Family Connection Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000).
$900,000
Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement · Duluth, GA · 2024
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development.
$800,000
Communities in Schools of Georgia · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Operating support for CISGA, which works to improve students' academic performance and reduce dropout rates.
$750,000
Global Village Project · Decatur, GA · 2024
$5.375 million campaign to establish a new campus for school serving girls.
$650,000
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through research and public policy.
$600,000
Georgia Casa · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Operating support ($500,000) and growth fund ($100,000) for organization providing advocates for children in foster care.
$500,000
Nobis Works · Marietta, GA · 2024
$5.86 million campaign to construct a new education and training center to expand services for individuals with disabilities.
$500,000
Teach for America - Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support for the recruitment, training and placement of corps members in metro Atlanta schools.
$500,000
Horizons Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Expansion of academic enrichment program.
$400,000
Open Doors · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$7.2 million campaign to expand services connecting homeless and low-income clients to affordable housing.
$400,000
Good Samaritan Health Center · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$10 million capital and capacity-building campaign to expand community health services.
$350,000
Voices for Georgia'S Children · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support of operations ($250,000) and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network ($100,000).
$300,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Expansion of the Level Up mentoring program in metro Atlanta.
$300,000
Georgia State University Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support for the After-School All-Stars program and summer academy at Sylvan Hills Middle School and Hollis Innovation Academy.
$300,000
Georgia Welcome Co-Op · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Capital and capacity-building support to strengthen collaborative resettlement services.
$300,000
Momentum Advisory Collective · Dallas, TX · 2024
Establishment of Cafe Momentum Atlanta to serve justice-involved youth.
$250,000
Atlanta Legal Aid Society · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$1.5 million initiative to streamline and increase access to brief legal services for clients.
$250,000
Inspiredu · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Construction of the Volunteer and Training Center.
$250,000
Children'S Development Academy · Roswell, GA · 2024
$1.2 million campaign to expand classrooms, update playgrounds, and develop a community room.
$230,000
Communities in Schools of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Expansion of dropout prevention program in Atlanta Public Schools.
$200,000
Crossroads Community Ministries · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$1.2 million campaign to improve facilities for homeless services agency.
$200,000
Next Generation Men & Women · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Expansion of college and career readiness program in metro Atlanta.
$200,000
Georgia State University Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Expansion of ARCHI Community Resource Hubs to nine new sites to improve access to health and social services.
$200,000
Artsnow · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Expansion of SmART Literacy initiative to improve K-3 literacy through arts integration at four metro Atlanta schools.
$200,000
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children · Tucker, GA · 2024
Support of facility improvements for organization providing home medical equipment for individuals with disabilities.
$200,000
The Posse Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support of program to recruit metro Atlanta high school students to attend selective colleges on full scholarships.
$192,000
Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children'S Shelter · Buford, GA · 2024
Roof replacement for shelter serving families in crisis.
$190,000
Laamistad · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support of reading specialists, technology updates and Teen Center launch for afterschool program.
$100,000
Star-C · Marietta, GA · 2024
Support of transportation, technology and site improvements to expand programs to new apartment communities.
$25.0M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Establishment of the Woodruff and Whitehead Affordable Housing Donor Advised Fund.
$20.0M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools.
$17.3M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta.
$5.0M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund.
$5.0M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness.
$5.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta · Chamblee, GA · 2023
$27.5 million campaign to increase impact.
$3.0M
Open Hand Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
$16.5 million campaign to relocate campus to Grove Park.
$2.0M
Westside Future Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Construction of affordable housing in Westside neighborhoods.
$2.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta · Chamblee, GA · 2023
Operating support.
$1.5M
Georgia Works · Atlanta, GA · 2023
$10 million campaign to acquire and renovate a permanent facility on Auburn Avenue to expand housing and workforce development services.
$1.5M
Partners for Home · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support of citywide strategy to scale housing services for the homeless.
$1.0M
Corners Outreach · Peachtree Corners, GA · 2023
$10 million campaign to construct the Corners Community Center and expand programs.
$1.0M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Fbo Redefined Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support of a loan guarantee fund for charter school facilities in metro Atlanta.
$1.0M
Communities in Schools of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Operating support for CIS Atlanta, which works to improve students' academic performance and reduce dropout rates.
$1.0M
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support of Student and Family Support Program at four turnaround schools within Atlanta Public Schools.
$950,000
Georgia Family Connection Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000).
$900,000
Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement · Duluth, GA · 2023
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development.

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