Roy and Janet Dorsey Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 47-1668346 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$600K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
13% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $70,000 |
| Atlanta Classical Academy | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $60,000 |
| Lakeview Academy | Gainesville, GA | General operations | $60,000 |
| The Atlanta Opera | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $45,000 |
| The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $35,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Atlanta, GA | Church renovations | $30,000 |
| Shepherd Center | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Sunshine House Regional Children's Advocacy Center | Swainsboro, GA | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Trust for Oxford | New York, NY | Oriel college | $20,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Hodgson edge music fund , medical school, and president's fund | $20,000 |
| Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Atlanta History Center | Atlanta, GA | Building campaign | $15,000 |
| Golden Isle Youth Orchestra | Brunswick, GA | General operations | $13,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Alexandria, VA | General operations | $12,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Linville, NC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Historic Oakland Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Lionheart Life Center | Alpharetta, GA | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Terry college of business | $10,000 |
| No Longer Bound | Cumming, GA | General operations | $9,000 |
| Clayton State University Foundation | Morrow, GA | Support for spivey hall | $7,000 |
| The Howard School | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $7,000 |
| The Paideia School | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $7,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $6,000 |
| The Children's School | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $6,000 |
| Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort Inc | Lithonia, GA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Davidson class of 1967 | $5,000 |
| Leading the Way | Atlanta, GA | Radio and television broadcast | $5,000 |
| Georgia River Network | Athens, GA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Partners in Charge | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Forward Arts Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $4,000 |
| Ossabaw Island Foundation | Savannah, GA | General operations | $4,000 |
| High Museum of Arts - Woodruff Art Center | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $1,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600,400 | 37 |
| 2024 | $506,360 | 39 |
| 2023 | $507,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610789349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1668346
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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