Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 45-4004727 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$90.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $145,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County School District | Gainesville, GA | Howard E. IvesterEarly CollegeNorth Campus | $1,000,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta, GA | Childrens Gardenand Orchard Parking | $700,000 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville, GA | Ivester CollegeOf Health Sciences | $550,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | UGA Scholarhipsand Study AbroadPrograms | $145,000 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville, GA | Endowed Scholarhship Barnett/Skleder | $140,000 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville, GA | Brenau UniversityScholarships | $112,500 |
| Hall County School District | Gainesville, GA | Learning Commons | $100,000 |
| Hall County School District | Gainesville, GA | Howard E. IvesterEarly College/UGA Partnership | $100,000 |
| Hall County School District | Gainesville, GA | Hall County SchoolDistrict Teacherof Year Program | $25,000 |
| Gainesville City School System | Gainesville, GA | City of GainesvilleTeacher ofYear Program | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Scholarship-CAESMassey/Ivester Foundation | $8,000 |
| Theatre Wings Endowment Fund | Gainesville, GA | Production Sponsorship | $3,500 |
| Lake Lanier Olympic Park Foundation | Gainesville, GA | Lake Lanier OlympicPark ProjectInvestments | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,896,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,401,600 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502739349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4004727
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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