Southern Company Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-2514027 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$20.5M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$97.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $1,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SOUTHERN COMPANY CHARITABLE FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 RALPH MCGILL BLVD BIN 10042, ATLANTA GA 30308 |
| Phone | 4045066784 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF LETTER, COPY OF 501(C)(3)TAX EXEMPT LETTER,AUDITED FINANCIALS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING SUPPORT, LIST OF ITS OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS, AMOUNT REQUESTED CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION AT (404) 506-6784 FOR DETAIL INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION AT (404) 506-6784 FOR DETAIL INFORMATION |
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
37% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Support southern company foundation engineering pipeline | $7,000,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Current operations and for a permanent endowment, directed toward the attraction and retention of eminent teacher/scholars. | $4,000,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Hurricane helene disaster relief efforts | $1,000,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support children's healthcare of atlanta north druid hills campus | $1,000,000 |
| Ebenezer Building Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Capital improvements | $1,000,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Southern company employee emergency relief fund for hurricane helene | $1,000,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Support to name the john lewis student center on georgia tech campus | $1,000,000 |
| Park Pride Inc | Atlanta, GA | Support hank aaron academy at the southside | $1,000,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Support uga medical school | $1,000,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | American national red cross matching gift campaign | $500,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Mississippi State, MS | Support for cybersecurity center | $500,000 |
| Bonterra Tech LLC | Austin, TX | 2024 southern educational matching gifts | $416,665 |
| Council on Criminal Justice | Atlanta, GA | Advancing safety and justice | $300,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Support the national museum of african american history and culture (with corporate leadership council) | $200,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association | Braselton, GA | Support for diversity, equity and inclusion projects | $150,000 |
| National Links Trust | Washington, DC | Support for diversity, equity & inclusion programming | $125,000 |
| Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc | Washington, DC | Support operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | Cyberspace solarium commission 2.0 (csc 2.0) | $50,000 |
| Northside Youth Organization Inc | Atlanta, GA | Operating support/nyo field of dreams lights | $50,000 |
| American Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support for atlantans facing housing issues and intimate partner abuse | $25,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Care impact awards 2024 | $25,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Georgia | Atlanta, GA | 2024 wish funding | $25,000 |
| The King Center | Atlanta, GA | Support dexter scott king memorial | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Atlanta, GA | Ajc atlanta's 2024 national human relations award dinner honoring donna hyland (no participation) | $15,000 |
| Southern Youth Leadership Development Institute | Montgomery, AL | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center - High Museum of Art | Atlanta, GA | General operating support for high museum of art | $15,000 |
| New American Pathways | Atlanta, GA | Support pathways to possibilities | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Jackson, MS | Support operating expenses | $1,000,000 |
| Park Pride Inc | Atlanta, GA | Support hank aaron academy at the southside | $1,000,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Support operating expenses | $1,000,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Support the national museum of african american history and culture (with corporate leadership council) | $500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,546,665 | 31 |
| 2023 | $26,516,719 | 87 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349105406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2514027
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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