The Gary W Rollins Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-6263946 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$17.7M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$426.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $516,964.
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
40% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chattanooga Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | Gwr college of business | $5,629,870 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | General support | $2,831,289 |
| Salvation Army | Brookhaven, NE | Disaster relief & social services | $1,950,618 |
| Atlanta History Center | Atlanta, GA | Support for exhbitions and programs | $1,522,133 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | Donor advised fund | $1,499,327 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Scholarships for military families | $994,245 |
| Latin American Association Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $851,702 |
| Special Operation Care Fund | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $516,964 |
| Veterans Empowerment Organization | Atlanta, GA | General support | $403,759 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | General support | $252,131 |
| Ch Coolidge Ntl Mdl Honor Heritage | Chattanooga, TN | Display for medal of honor receipient & general operating funds | $250,288 |
| Operation Home Front | San Antonio, TX | General support | $249,144 |
| Team Rubicon Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $101,488 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $100,409 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | General support | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General support | $100,000 |
| Peachtree Road United Methodist Church | Atlanta, GA | Operating fund | $60,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Rollins inc. campaign | $56,000 |
| Cobb Collaborative Inc | Smyrna, GA | Community well-being & family support | $50,000 |
| Nsoro Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $22,500 |
| Central Outreach & Advocacy Center | Atlanta, GA | Supportive services programming | $20,000 |
| Rollins Employee Relief Fund | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | No kids hungry | $20,000 |
| Women in Need of God's Shelter | Dublin, GA | General support | $17,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | Grant - mission moment | $10,350 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Pediatric healthcare & research | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Decatur, GA | General support | $3,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | Women in business program | $2,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis | New York, NY | Medical research & patient support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,655,717 | 30 |
| 2023 | $15,230,298 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6263946
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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