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Athens Area Community Foundation

Athens, Georgia  ·  EIN 261838979  ·  Private foundation

Athens Area Community Foundation is a Georgia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.3M in annual giving against $13.2M in assets. This page documents the 482 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Athens Area Community Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.2M
Total assets
482
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Athens Area Community Foundation funds

Athens Area Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, men boys, older adults, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationmen boysolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Athens Area Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Extra Special People
GENERAL SUPPORT
Athens, GA$2.4M2024
First Baptist Church
RELIGIOUS
Barnesville, GA$425K2019
Apparo Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
Augusta, GA$400K2024
First Baptist Church
RELIGIOUS
Barnesville, GA$388K2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens
GENERAL SUPPORT
Athens, GA$300K2024
Men Opposing Sex Trafficking Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Atlanta, GA$250K2024
Athens Community Council on Aging
HEALTH
Athens, GA$246K2020
Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Athens, GA$225K2024
First Baptist Church
RELIGIOUS
Barnesville, GA$224K2017
Books for Keeps Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Athens, GA$224K2023
Destined Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Athens, GA$207K2023
University of Georgia Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Athens, GA$198K2023
Athens Tech Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Milledgeville, GA$198K2024
Monsignor Donovan Catholic School
EDUCATION
Athens, GA$165K2019
Divas Who Win Freedom Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Athens, GA$160K2024

Athens Area Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$667K
2018$1.1M
2019$1.7M
2020$1.9M
2022$2.7M
2023$3.0M
2024$5.9M

How to apply for funding from Athens Area Community Foundation

Athens Area Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at athensareacf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Athens Area Community Foundation

Does Athens Area Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Athens Area Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Athens Area Community Foundation fund?
Athens Area Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Extra Special People, First Baptist Church, Apparo Academy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Athens Area Community Foundation give in grants?
Athens Area Community Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.1M over 482 grants.
Where is Athens Area Community Foundation located?
Athens Area Community Foundation is based in Athens, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261838979.
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About this profile. This page is built from Athens Area Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Athens Area Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.