The Choate Foundation (Fka Choate Bridges Foundation)
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 82-2450365 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded75
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$64.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley | Columbus, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $500,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $250,000 |
| Street Grace | Norcorss, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $100,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $75,000 |
| Father Ryan High School | Nashville, TN | Humanitarian assistance | $57,500 |
| Christian City | Union City, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $50,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Clemson, SC | Humanitarian assistance | $50,000 |
| North Fulton Community Charities | Roswell, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $50,000 |
| Restore Life | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $50,000 |
| Saint Bernard Abbey Foundation | Cullman, AL | Humanitarian assistance | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Humanitarian assistance | $50,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Humanitarian assistance | $50,000 |
| Angel Armies Inc | Franklin, TN | Humanitarian assistance | $37,500 |
| The Furniture Bank | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $37,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $35,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Soccer Foundation | Lilburn, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $30,000 |
| Bald Ridge Lodge | Cumming, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach Home | Doraville, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $30,000 |
| Lifecycle Building Center | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $30,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Foundation | Kennesaw, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| Nana Grants Inc | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| Saint Ann School | Nashville, TN | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| The Ron Clark Academy | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| All for Lunch | Cumming, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $20,000 |
| Angels Amoung US Pet Rescue | Alpharetta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $20,000 |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $20,000 |
| For Others | Rockville, MD | Humanitarian assistance | $20,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $20,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Nashville, TN | Humanitarian assistance | $16,000 |
| American Heart Association | Mount Pleasant, SC | Humanitarian assistance | $15,000 |
| Chai Lifetime | New York, NY | Humanitarian assistance | $15,000 |
| High Fives Foundation | Truckee, CA | Humanitarian assistance | $15,000 |
| Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center | Sandy Springs, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $15,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Humanitarian assistance | $15,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | Humanitarian assistance | $14,000 |
| Sentinel Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | Humanitarian assistance | $12,500 |
| The Atlanta Womens Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $12,500 |
| The Brett Boyer Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $12,500 |
| Villa Esperanza Services | Pasadena, CA | Humanitarian assistance | $12,500 |
| Wealthy Habits | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $12,500 |
| Books for Keeps | Athens, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Emergency Dive Response Team | Buford, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Association | Tallahassee, FL | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Georgia State University Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Georgia Center for Child Advocacy | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Highlands Motoring Foundation | Highlands, NC | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Hope Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Kpm Charities Dba V for Victory | Jacksonville, FL | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Ladies of Charity | Knoxville, TN | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Lake Lanier Association | Gainesville, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| New Docta | New York, NY | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| No Longer Bound Inc | Cumming, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| North Georgia Community Foundation | Gainesville, GA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | New York, NY | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Put Me in Inc | San Francisco, CA | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
| Reece's Rainbow | Combined Locks, WI | Humanitarian assistance | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 75 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,270,500 | 75 |
| 2023 | $2,324,000 | 105 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102078
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2450365
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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