The Ma-Ran Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-6263945 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$43.6M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$943.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $3,208,213.
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
25% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George West Mental Health Foundation Inc | Brookhaven, GA | General support | $7,511,586 |
| Lovett School | Atlanta, GA | General support | $6,050,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | Donor advised fund | $6,000,000 |
| Lift Youth Center | Ringgold, GA | General support | $5,031,945 |
| Atlanta History Center | Atlanta, GA | Swan house ball | $4,971,236 |
| Rollins Child Development Center (Trcdc) | Cartersville, GA | Education | $4,223,936 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Goizueta alzheimer's disease research center | $3,208,213 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Atlanta, GA | General support | $2,038,595 |
| Atlanta Ronald Mcdonald House | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,669,414 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | Lewes, DE | Maintenance endowment | $1,008,064 |
| Peachtree Rd United Methodist Church | Atlanta, GA | Annual fund | $551,310 |
| Children's Beach House Inc | Wilmington, DE | General support | $538,388 |
| Lewes Historical Society | Lewes, DE | Lewes history museum campaign | $500,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General support | $56,000 |
| Ben Franklin Academy | Atlanta, GA | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Schenck School | Atlanta, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Path Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Rollins Employee Relief | Atlanta, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Health System | Atlanta, GA | General support | $15,000 |
| Ga Court Appointed Advocates (Casa) | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research | Kingsville, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Lewes Fire Department | Lewes, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Lewes in Bloom Inc | Lewes, DE | General support | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign | $10,000,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign | $3,000,000 |
| Northside Youth Organization | Atlanta, GA | Capital campaign | $1,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,584,187 | 27 |
| 2023 | $14,564,719 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6263945
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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