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Grantmaking Priorities

Christian Unity

​Specifically efforts towards the reunification of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches and efforts to join the Judeo-Christian traditions in dialogue
Economic Empowerment

​Efforts to provide a fair chance for low-income youth and their families to overcome barriers of poverty and become self sufficient. Efforts to help people acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their personal finances
Education (K-12)
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​Efforts to improve the quality of education (K-12)
The Environment
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​Strategic efforts to improve the quality of life in the state of Georgia, particularly in metropolitan Atlanta and North Georgia.



Grantmaking Limitations
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The Foundation prefers to direct its funding to Georgia, with an emphasis on metropolitan Atlanta. The Foundation will generally not provide operating support and prefers to support programs that can demonstrate tangible results over the life of the grant.
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A minimum of 2 years is required between each grant request from the same group or organization. This does not prevent the Foundation from proactively funding organizations previously funded.

The Foundation does not fund:
  • Individuals
  • Political Causes
  • Independent Schools, except where trustees or other family members have a relationship or special interest
  • Activities considered "anti-Christian" by the Board of Directors
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