The Evelyn and Frank Gordy Foundation
Historical FunderKennesaw, Georgia · EIN 58-6343707 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAROLINE BROWNE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2790 TOWN CENTER DR, KENNESAW GA 30144 |
| Phone | 7702961857 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND US POSSESSIONS |
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
4% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepard Center Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska, GA | Charitable purpose | $105,000 |
| Whitefield Academy | Smyrna, GA | Charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Peachtree Road UMC | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Foundation of Wesley Woods | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Gilgal Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wellspring Living Inc | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Acadmey | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Eagle Ranch | Chestnut Mountain, GA | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Help the Persecuted | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Hope Heals | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Children's Center | Cedartown, GA | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Decatur, GA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Circles Cobb | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Edify | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Elevate Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Julie's Dream | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Agape Youth & Family Center | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $810,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $449,700 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610549349100856
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6343707
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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