Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-6004644 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$21.5M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$635.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $2,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Erik S Johnson President |
|---|---|
| Address | 191 Peachtree St NE Suite 3540, Atlanta GA 30303 |
| Phone | 4045226755 |
| Form and materials | Application form not required. Proposals should be submitted via the Foundation's online application portal on its website. Before submitting a formal grant request, prospective grantees are encouraged to submit an informal inquiry to fdns@woodruff.org. The grant requests should be made in letter form and include the following information: - A description of the organization, its purposes, programs, staffing and governing board - The organization's latest financial statements including the most recent audit report - A description of the proposed project and full justification for its funding - An itemized project budget including other sources of support in hand or anticipated - Evidence from the IRS of the organization's tax-exempt status and that the applying organization itself is not a private foundation. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are considered in April and Nov. for requests received by Feb. 1 and Aug. 15th. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation makes grants to public charities located in Georgia and Virginia, with a particular focus on private secondary and higher education, arts and culture, and museums and historic preservation. Grants in Georgia are typically reserved for organizations operating in metropolitan Atlanta; grants in Virginia are typically reserved only for those organizations that Mrs. Lettie Pate Evans supported during her life. Traditionally, preference has been given to one-time capital projects and to other extraordinary needs of well-established organizations with a broad base of community support and proven ability to meet an annual operating budget. Grants for regular operating expenses are avoided. No grants are made to individuals. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Pediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine. | $8,600,031 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta, GA | $150 million campaign to expand the Garden by eight acres and construct a new entrance on the Atlanta Beltline. | $5,000,044 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | $14.5 million campaign to establish a permanent facility at the Goat Farm Arts Center. | $2,000,000 |
| Greater Atlanta Christian School | Norcross, GA | Construction of Student Learning Commons as part of $30.82 million campaign. | $1,500,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | Atlanta, GA | Continuation of Family Fun program to expand access to the Woodruff Arts Center campus. | $1,300,036 |
| Whitefield Academy | Smyrna, GA | Construction of Learning Commons as part of $39.2 million campaign. | $1,000,000 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | Covington, VA | Support of critical facility needs for residential campus serving at-risk boys. | $550,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society | Savannah, GA | Expansion of education and outreach programs as part of $30 million comprehensive campaign. | $500,000 |
| Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission | Valdosta, GA | $8.9 million campaign to construct the Children's Imagination Station at the Turner Center for the Arts. | $500,000 |
| Young Harris College | Young Harris, GA | Development of work-study program to improve student success and job readiness. | $500,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atlanta Opera | Atlanta, GA | $76 million campaign to construct a new headquarters on the Atlanta Beltline. | $10,000,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Pediatric medical residency program conducted by Children's in partnership with the Emory University School of Medicine. | $8,600,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | Expansion and renovation of galleries as part of $471 million comprehensive campaign. | $2,500,000 |
| Callanwolde Fine Arts Center | Atlanta, GA | $9.5 million campaign to acquire and renovate property to expand arts programs. | $1,000,000 |
| Covenant College | Lookout Mountain, GA | Renovation of Mills Hall to expand academic facilities. | $975,000 |
| Georgia Historical Society | Savannah, GA | Expansion of education and outreach programs as part of $30 million comprehensive campaign. | $500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,450,111 | 16 |
| 2024 | $28,545,079 | 17 |
| 2023 | $29,900,061 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6004644
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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