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Joseph B Whitehead Foundation

Atlanta, Georgia  ·  EIN 586001954  ·  Private foundation

Joseph B Whitehead Foundation is a Georgia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $67.3M in annual giving against $126.5M in assets. This page documents the 143 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Joseph B Whitehead Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$67.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$126.5M
Total assets
143
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Joseph B Whitehead Foundation funds

Joseph B Whitehead Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Joseph B Whitehead Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Establishment of the Woodruff and Whitehead Affordable Housing Donor Advised Fund.
Atlanta, GA$25.0M2023
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Publi
Atlanta, GA$20.0M2023
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta, GA$17.3M2023
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Publi
Atlanta, GA$17.0M2022
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Publi
Atlanta, GA$15.0M2020
United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc
Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta, GA$14.8M2022
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta, GA$8.6M2020
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness.
Atlanta, GA$5.2M2020
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation
Implementation of the Marcus Autism Center's strategic plan to focus on the early diagnosis and treatment of autism.
Atlanta, GA$5.0M2022
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund.
Atlanta, GA$5.0M2022
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
For the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund.
Atlanta, GA$5.0M2023
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Implementation of the Marcus Autism Center's five-year strategic plan to focus on the early diagnosis and treatment of autism.
Atlanta, GA$5.0M2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
$27.5 million campaign to increase impact.
Chamblee, GA$5.0M2023
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness.
Atlanta, GA$5.0M2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
$27.5 million campaign to increase impact.
Chamblee, GA$5.0M2022

Joseph B Whitehead Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$67.3M
2022$79.3M
2023$103.8M

How to apply for funding from Joseph B Whitehead Foundation

From Joseph B Whitehead Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Grants are considered in April and November for requests received by February 1 and August 15.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at jbwhitehead.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Joseph B Whitehead Foundation

Does Joseph B Whitehead Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Joseph B Whitehead Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Joseph B Whitehead Foundation fund?
Joseph B Whitehead Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, United Way of Greater Atlanta. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Joseph B Whitehead Foundation give in grants?
Joseph B Whitehead Foundation reported $67.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $250.4M over 143 grants.
Where is Joseph B Whitehead Foundation located?
Joseph B Whitehead Foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 586001954.
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About this profile. This page is built from Joseph B Whitehead 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 Joseph B Whitehead Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.