Funding search · EIN 586001954 · Atlanta, GA

Joseph B Whitehead Foundation

Name: Joseph B Whitehead Foundation grants, 2022–2025
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

177
grants reported: $346.4M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $500,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

million campaign atlanta improve expand services metro expansion

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Where the money goes

Early childhood education in metro Atlanta through United Way Smart Start
Postsecondary success for Atlanta Public Schools students via Achieve Atlanta
Homelessness, affordable housing and emergency shelter capital campaigns
K-12 school leadership, dropout prevention and literacy organizations
Human services capital campaigns: food banks, health centers, family shelters
Child well-being: foster care advocacy, trafficking survivors, youth behavioral health

Typical grant

Median grant is $500,000, with the middle half falling between $250,000 and $1,000,000. The eight-figure checks go to a handful of intermediaries the foundation funds annually (United Way Smart Start, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for Achieve Atlanta, Partners for HOME) or to very large construction campaigns like the $10 million to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House. Small and mid-size grants of $100,000 to $1 million overwhelmingly go to named capital campaigns or operating support, and many organizations appear in consecutive years at nearly identical amounts.

Their words

Phrases from their own grant descriptions, worth speaking back to them.

“Operating support”
“campaign to construct”
“capacity-building”
“metro Atlanta”
“Atlanta Public Schools”
“improve K-12 public education”

Positioning adjacent work

Tie the work to early childhood quality, APS postsecondary success, or homelessness, their three largest sustained bets.
Ask $250,000 to $1 million and name the total campaign it sits inside, as their descriptions always do.
Frame research as service expansion with named sites and school partners; Georgia State's research foundation got funded that way.
Show a metro Atlanta or statewide Georgia footprint; out-of-state grantees were funded only for Atlanta-based work.

Worth knowing: This is an Atlanta foundation almost without exception: 172 of 177 grants went to Georgia, and the four outside grants all funded Atlanta programs. A small set of repeat intermediaries (United Way, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Boys & Girls Clubs, Atlanta Community Food Bank) absorb the large majority of dollars year after year, and the pattern of identical repeat amounts suggests long relationships rather than open competition.

0 grants matching “substance use and addiction”

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Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta7 grants · $94.0M
United Way of Greater Atlanta6 grants · $62.9M
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta2 grants · $22.0M
United Way of Greater Atlanta2 grants · $19.6M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta6 grants · $18.0M
Partners for Home3 grants · $15.5M
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities1 grant · $10.0M
The Salvation Army1 grant · $7.0M
Atlanta Community Food Bank3 grants · $6.1M
Children'S Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation1 grant · $5.0M

Giving over time

$79.3M

2022

$103.8M

2023

$87.1M

2024

$76.1M

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 177 grants.

$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 · 2024
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools.
$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.
$17.0M
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2022
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools.
$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.
$14.8M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta.
$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.
$12.0M
Partners for Home · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support of citywide strategy to develop new housing units and scale services for the homeless.
$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.
$7.5M
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund.
$7.0M
The Salvation Army · Norcross, GA · 2024
$35 million campaign to construct the Center of Hope and expand programs.
$5.0M
Children'S Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Implementation of the Marcus Autism Center's strategic plan to focus on the early diagnosis and treatment of autism.
$5.0M
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2022
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund.
$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 · 2025
Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness.
$5.0M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
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.
$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 · 2022
$27.5 million campaign to increase impact.
$4.8M
United Way of Greater Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2022
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.
$3.0M
Open Hand Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
$16.5 million campaign to relocate campus to Grove Park.
$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
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 · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Operating support.
$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.
$2.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta · Chamblee, GA · 2023
Operating support.
$2.0M
Westside Future Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Construction of affordable housing in Westside neighborhoods.
$2.0M
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Support for plan to accelerate the production of affordable housing units.
$2.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta · Chamblee, GA · 2022
Operating support.
$2.0M
Camp Twin Lakes · Atlanta, GA · 2022
$20 million campaign to build third year-round campsite in Rutledge.
$2.0M
Foundation for Rhodes Homes · Atlanta, GA · 2022
$10 million campaign to improve existing facilities and construct a skilled nursing and memory care community.
$2.0M
Partners for Home · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Support of citywide strategy to scale housing services for the homeless.
$2.0M
Westside Future Fund · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Construction of affordable housing in Westside neighborhoods.
$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.
$1.5M
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
Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement · Duluth, GA · 2025
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development.
$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
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.
$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
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
Corners Outreach · Peachtree Corners, GA · 2023
$10 million campaign to construct the Corners Community Center and expand programs.
$1.0M
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support of Student and Family Support Program at four turnaround schools within Atlanta Public Schools.
$1.0M
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Support of Student and Family Support Program at four turnaround schools within Atlanta Public Schools.
$950,000
Georgia Family Connection Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000).
$950,000
Georgia Family Connection Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000).
$950,000
Georgia Family Connection Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000).
$950,000
Georgia Family Connection Partnership · Atlanta, GA · 2022
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.
$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.
$900,000
Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement · Duluth, GA · 2022
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development.
$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.
$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.
$800,000
Soaring Heights Communities · Conyers, GA · 2023
$7.8 million campaign to construct inclusive, affordable housing for public servants and adults with developmental disabilities as part of the Light House Village in Rockdale County.
$750,000
Global Village Project · Decatur, GA · 2024
$5.375 million campaign to establish a new campus for school serving girls.
$750,000
Communities in Schools of Georgia · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Operating support for CISGA, which works to improve students' academic performance and reduce dropout rates.
$750,000
Must Ministries · Marietta, GA · 2022
$6.7 million campaign to complete campus improvements.
$750,000
Project Community Connections · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Establishment of the Thrive Center to provide supportive services for homeless individuals.
$700,000
Mary Hall Freedom House · Sandy Springs, GA · 2022
$3.4 million campaign to purchase and renovate a facility to provide supportive services for homeless families.
$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.
$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.
$650,000
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through research and public policy.
$650,000
The Extension · Marietta, GA · 2022
$5.8 million campaign to construct men's dormitory for residential addiction treatment program.
$600,000
Georgia Casa · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Operating support for organization providing advocates for children in foster care.
$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.
$600,000
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through research and public policy.
$600,000
Latin American Association · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Support of capital improvements.
$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
Chris 180 · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Support to expand and retain therapist workforce.
$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
Horizons Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Expansion of academic enrichment program.
$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
Annandale at Suwanee · Suwanee, GA · 2023
$7 million campaign to update the Program Center for organization serving adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
$500,000
Atlanta Legal Aid Society · Atlanta, GA · 2023
$1.5 million initiative to streamline and increase access to brief legal services for clients.
$500,000
Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Operating support for organization providing advocates for children in foster care.
$500,000
Horizons Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Expansion of academic enrichment program.
$500,000
The Study Hall · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Renovation of facility as part of $3.5 million campaign to expand academic enrichment program.
$500,000
United Methodist Children'S Home of the North Ga Conf Dba Wellroot Family S · Tucker, GA · 2023
$5.7 million campaign to develop the Oakhurst House to serve youth transitioning out of foster care.
$500,000
Year Up · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support of workforce development program to connect young adults to living-wage jobs.
$500,000
Agape Community Center · Atlanta, GA · 2022
$2.5 million campaign to build outdoor space, upgrade technology, purchase buses, and establish an endowment and maintenance reserve.
$500,000
Atlanta Land Trust · Atlanta, GA · 2022
$11.1 million campaign to develop permanently affordable housing in Oakland City and East Lake.
$500,000
First Step Staffing · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Support to relocate headquarters and grow Atlanta programs as part of $25 million campaign.
$500,000
Georgia Casa · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Operating support for organization providing advocates for children in foster care.
$450,000
Horizons Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Addition of kindergarten cohorts for academic enrichment program.
$450,000
Teach for America - Metro Atlanta · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Support for the recruitment, training and placement of corps members in metro Atlanta schools.
$450,000
Teach for America · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Support for the recruitment, training and placement of corps members in metro Atlanta schools.
$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.
$400,000
Good Samaritan Health Center · Atlanta, GA · 2024
$10 million capital and capacity-building campaign to expand community health services.

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