ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
ATHENS, GA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-1838979
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
ATHENS, GA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-1838979
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Athens Area Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Georgia, with additional support in Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHO CARE DEEPLY ABOUT ATHENS, GEORGIA AND SURROUNDING AREA AND WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GIFTS AND INVOLVEMENT. COMMITTED TO CONNECTING DONORS WITH WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING AND BY SERVING AS A WELL-INFORMED AND EFFECTIVE GRANT-MAKER WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE GIVING FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Extra Special People Inc
$2.6M
13%
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
$1M
5%
ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING INC
$903.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
72
Median 1st year grant
$10.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include Extra Special People Inc, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, and ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.