The Peyton Anderson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMacon, Georgia · EIN 58-1803562 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$4.9M
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$133.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $33,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KAREN J LAMBERT |
|---|---|
| Address | 577 MULBERRY STREET SUITE 830, MACON GA 31201 |
| Phone | 4787435359 |
| KLAMBERT@PAFDN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE PAF GRANT APPLICATION ATTACHED. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST AND SEPTEMBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | SEE PAF GRANT APPLICATION ATTACHED. |
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
9% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Mercer university school of medicine | $1,000,000 |
| Newtown Macon | Macon, GA | Leveraging local capital campaign | $600,000 |
| Newtown Macon | Macon, GA | Leveraging local capital campaign | $600,000 |
| Crossroads Christian Counseling Center | Macon, GA | Facility renovations and improvement | $250,000 |
| Forward Macon | Macon, GA | Choose macon - talent recruitment | $250,000 |
| Museum of Aviation | Robins Afb, GA | Igniting innovation | $225,000 |
| Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy | Macon, GA | Riverside cemetery historic | $200,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University Foundation Inc | Macon, GA | Center for middle georgia studies | $200,000 |
| Wesleyan College | Macon, GA | Bringing wesleyan into dt macon | $150,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Senior civic journalism fellow | $100,000 |
| United Way of Central Georgia | Macon, GA | Community schools united | $100,000 |
| National Trust for Local News | Brighton, CO | Government accountability reporter | $95,000 |
| Macon Aim | Macon, GA | Macon aim case worker | $87,500 |
| United Way of Central Georgia | Macon, GA | To reinstate read united in the fall | $75,000 |
| Visit Macon Inc | Macon, GA | Christmas mart | $75,000 |
| The University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Scholarships | $74,000 |
| Georgia Insitute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $70,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Macon-Mercer symphony orchestra | $60,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Scholarships | $52,500 |
| Georgia Press Educational Foundatio | Marietta, GA | Capitol beat expansion | $50,000 |
| Macon Regional Crime Stoppers | Macon, GA | Macon regional crimestoppers mobile | $40,000 |
| Youthup Inc | Macon, GA | Empowering youth for success | $40,000 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Scholarships | $33,000 |
| Motivating Youth Foundation | Macon, GA | Back to basics | $30,000 |
| Theatre Macon | Macon, GA | Theatre macon flexible performance | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia | Macon, GA | Macon rbi program | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc | Macon, GA | Habitat for humanity home | $25,000 |
| Georgia Research Alliance | Atlanta, GA | Research and entrepreneurship | $25,000 |
| Macon Pops Inc | Macon, GA | Christmas extravaganza opening night | $25,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Macon-Mercer symphony orchestra | $25,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Ministries | Macon, GA | Encouraging our neighbors now | $20,000 |
| Macon Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund | Macon, GA | Down payment assistance | $20,000 |
| Georgia College and State University | Milledgeville, GA | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA | Scholarships | $10,500 |
| Forward Macon | Macon, GA | Chamber president's discretionary | $10,000 |
| Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy | Macon, GA | Executive discretionary | $10,000 |
| Macon Pops Inc | Macon, GA | Discretionary | $10,000 |
| Newtown Macon | Macon, GA | Christmas light extravaganza | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Macon Inc | Macon, GA | Executive discretionary | $10,000 |
| Rome Chamber Music Festival | New Canaan, CT | Discretionary | $10,000 |
| Wesleyan College | Macon, GA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Georgia grantmaker's alliance | $7,500 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| 100 Black Men Macon-Middle Ga | Macon, GA | Educational enrichment trip | $5,000 |
| American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation | Germantown, MD | Discretionary | $5,000 |
| Bolles School | Jacksonville, FL | Discretionary | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Central Georgia Council | Macon, GA | Distinguished citizen award | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc | Macon, GA | Discretionary | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc | Macon, GA | Merrie christmas project | $5,000 |
| Learn & Earn Bike Shop Inc | Macon, GA | Discretionary | $5,000 |
| Storybook Farm | Opelika, AL | Discretionary | $5,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Dean's endowment fund | $5,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Mercer university school of business | $5,000 |
| United in Pink | Macon, GA | Discretionary | $5,000 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Wesley Glen Ministries Inc | Macon, GA | Discretionary | $4,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc | Macon, GA | Cfcg's annual campaign | $3,000 |
| Emory Winship Cancer Institute | Atlanta, GA | Gynecologic oncology | $3,000 |
| Middle Georgia Access to Justice Council Inc | Macon, GA | Discretionary | $3,000 |
| The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | Walter F. george school of law | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,877,000 | 88 |
| 2024 | $4,672,500 | 98 |
| 2023 | $4,616,500 | 86 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349100240
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1803562
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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