The O Wayne Rollins Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-6066677 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$39.5M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$892.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $510 and $10,000.
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
34% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Academic internal medicine center | $28,996,414 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Arthur M. blank hospital capital building fund | $5,037,589 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Renovation of library | $4,971,336 |
| Young Harris College | Young Harris, GA | General programs | $352,500 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Annual campaign | $64,640 |
| Rollins Employee Relief Fund | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| Black Mountain College Museum | Asheville, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Christ Covenant | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Hey Lady Inc | Lakeland, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Ministry With International Students Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $7,000 |
| Alfred and Adele Davis Academy | Atlanta, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Roswell Presbyterian Church | Roswell, GA | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Community Center of Finca 6 | Orlanda, FL | General operating funds | $4,800 |
| Antioch Cemetery Trust Corporation | Ooltewah, TN | Cemtery maintenance | $2,000 |
| The Temple | Atlanta, GA | Breman education center fund | $1,775 |
| Computer Museum of America | Chatsworth, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Marietta Schools Foundation | Marietta, GA | General support | $1,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Marietta Inc | Marietta, GA | General support | $800 |
| Stonebridge Church Inc | Boone Ia, IA | General support | $700 |
| Vibha Inc | Sunnyvale, CA | General support | $510 |
| Fellowship Christian School Inc | Roswell, GA | General operating funds | $500 |
| Gwin Oaks Elementary School PTA | Lawrenceville, GA | General support | $500 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | Atlanta, GA | Fulton county animal services | $500 |
| Dunwoody Baptist Church | Dunwoody, GA | General support | $352 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta, GA | General support | $250 |
| Lander Foundation | Greenwood, SC | General support | $250 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $250 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Academic internal medicine (aim) center (phase 2) | $25,000,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Candler school of theology - masters of divinity | $10,000,000 |
| Grady Health Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Power of grady capital campaign | $10,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,515,666 | 32 |
| 2023 | $36,084,138 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6066677
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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