The Ligon Foundation
Invitation OnlyMarietta, Georgia · EIN 20-7307605 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$125K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,094 and $15,000.
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
58% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | East Tuscaloosa, AL | General support | $35,500 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | University | $20,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | Education support | $20,000 |
| Sotf | Niceville, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| The Walker School | Marietta, GA | Education support | $13,000 |
| Brewton Parker College | Mount Vernon, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ngc (National Garden Clubs) Shaw Scholarship | St Louis, MO | Education support | $5,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation | Montgomery, TX | General support | $2,342 |
| Sigma Nu | Lexington, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Go Fund Me - Yellow Ribbon | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,094 |
| Zero Prostate Cancer Fundraiser | Alexandria, VA | General support | $1,037 |
| Miscellaneous Charities | Atlanta, GA | Miscellaneous support | $42 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,015 | 12 |
| 2023 | $113,881 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101449
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7307605
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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