Since 1951 The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has been connecting community members, nonprofits and other partners to strengthen the Atlanta region through philanthropy. There are more than 700 community foundations across the country each with one goal – to create a vital, philanthropic community within their geographic area. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta does that right here in Atlanta within our 23-county region.
Today, we are one of the largest community foundations in the country working with more than 650 individual funds and several supporting organizations ranging in value from $50,000 to $190 million. Together with our donors, we average more than $75 million in grants annually to an estimated 2,000 nonprofit organizations locally, nationally and internationally.
As a community foundation, we focus on four key goals:
Engage philanthropists
We provide personalized philanthropic advice to individuals and families interested in making a long-term impact with their giving.
Strengthen the region’s nonprofits
We support nonprofits through grants and guidance, strengthening their ability to make an impact on critical issues in our region.
Advance public will
We lead and participate in collaborative efforts to provide solutions to community problems, often partnering with other funders, nonprofits and individual donors.
Practice organizational excellence
We are a trusted steward of a long-term charitable resource for our 23-county region, and we value learning, leadership and transparency.
Vision
To be the most trusted resource for growing philanthropy to improve communities throughout the Atlanta region.
Mission
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta strengthens our region by providing quality services to donors and innovative leadership on community issues.
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