THE GWINN PRIVATE FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$75K
26 grants · $8K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
44%
supporter · 7/16 multi-year
repeat
$194K
Assets · 2020
16
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
7703510411
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION ONLY GIVES TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS VIA LETTER REQUEST.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24K | $238K | $13K | 4 |
| 2017 | $32K | $221K | $-10K | 7 |
| 2019 | N/A | $203K | $5K | N/A |
| 2020 | $2K | $194K | $-2K | 1 |
| 2022 | $500 | $232K | $8K | 1 |
| 2023 | $4K | $231K | $9K | 5 |
| 2024 | $13K | $241K | $9K | 8 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 26 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| WESLEY GWINN | CHAIRMAN | — |
| MITCHELL GWINN III | CHAIRMAN | — |
Grants Awarded (26 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE | ATLANTA, GA | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE | ATLANTA, GA | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ATLANTA, GA | $3,000 | FOOD & CLOTHING FOR NEEDY | 2017 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSP | MEMPHIS, TN | $3,000 | CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | 2017 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | KENNESAW, GA | $2,200 | CANCER RESEARCH | 2024 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSP | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 | CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | 2020 |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $2,000 | ARTHRITIS RESEARCH | 2024 |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITA | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 | CHILDRENS MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2024 |
| CITY SPRINGS THEATER | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | $2,000 | SUPPORTING THE ARTS | 2024 |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $2,000 | 9/11 CRISIS VICTIM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSP | MEMPHIS, TN | $2,000 | CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | 2016 |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $2,000 | ARTHRITIS RESEARCH | 2017 |
| CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $2,000 | CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE | 2017 |
| DEVEREUX FOUNDATION | VILLANOVA, PA | $1,500 | MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT | 2024 |
| HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $1,000 | HISTORIC CEMETERY UPKEEP | 2017 |
| CITY SPRINGS THEATER | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | $1,000 | SUPPORTING THE ARTS | 2023 |
| HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $1,000 | HISTORIC CEMETERY UPKEEP | 2016 |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITA | MEMPHIS, TN | $1,000 | CHILDRENS MEDICAL RESEARCH | 2023 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | KENNESAW, GA | $1,000 | CANCER RESEARCH | 2023 |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $1,000 | ARTHRITIS RESEARCH | 2023 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $1,000 | HEART DISEASE | 2024 |
| TUN LEGACY FOUNDATION | CHURCHVILLE, PA | $500 | CIVIC SUPPORT | 2024 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | KENNESAW, GA | $500 | CANCER RESEARCH | 2022 |
| WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT | ATLANTA, GA | $500 | VETERANS ASSISTANCE | 2016 |
| THE IBC NETWORK FOUNDATION | SEALY, TX | $500 | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH | 2023 |