The SARA Blakely Foundation Inc
EIN 205088833 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$7.8M
27 grants · $2.0M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $33K–$200K
grant size
28%
balanced · 5/18 multi-year
repeat
$30.7M
Assets (2023)
18
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Phone
(704) 517-0949
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $26.0M | $1.7M | N/A |
| 2020 | $6.2M | $21.9M | $1.2M | 11 |
| 2021 | $655K | $33.1M | $16.4M | 7 |
| 2022 | $354K | $28.0M | $1.6M | 3 |
| 2023 | $592K | $30.7M | $871K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 27 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$33K
Median
$50K
Average
$290K
75th Pctl
$200K
Maximum
$5.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (27 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $5,000,000 | RED BACKPACK FUND | 2020 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $486,000 | RED BACKPACK FUND GRANT ADMINISTRATION FEES | 2020 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $315,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $240,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $205,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| 3De National Llc | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 2020 |
| 3De National Llc | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 2021 |
| 3De National Llc | Atlanta, GA | $200,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | Washington, DC | $150,000 | SARA BLAKELY CENTER FOR ENTREPREUERSHIP | 2020 |
| True Story Brands Llc | Atlanta, GA | $116,000 | FRONTLINE WORKERS MEAL PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Goodr Inc | Atlanta, GA | $100,000 | COVID RELIEF GROCERY PROGRAM | 2020 |
| The Center for Civic Innovation | Atlanta, GA | $100,000 | 1/2 GENERAL, 1/2 FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENTS VIA INVEST ATLANTA | 2021 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc | New York City, NY | $66,666 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| G-Capp | Atlanta, GA | $50,000 | EMPOWER PARTY | 2020 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | Washington, DC | $50,000 | SARA BLAKELY CENTER FOR ENTREPREUERSHIP | 2021 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | LOS Angeles, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $40,200 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Social Impact Fund | LOS Angeles, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Thousand Currents | Oakland, CA | $33,333 | BLACK LIVES MATTER GLOBAL NETWORK FOUNDATION | 2020 |
| Lee Initiative Inc | Louisville, KY | $33,333 | DIRECT GRANTS TO RESTAURANT OWNERS BY SOUTHERN RESTAURANTS FOR RACIAL JUSTICE | 2021 |
| Paradise Atlanta Westside Enrichment Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | $33,333 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Blkhlth Inc | College Park, GA | $33,333 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| Souper Jenny III Llc | Atlanta, GA | $30,000 | COVID RELIEF GROCERY PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential | Atlanta, GA | $28,500 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential | Atlanta, GA | $26,500 | GENERAL | 2023 |
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