The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation

Partially Accessible
Private Foundation
ATLANTA, GeorgiaVery LargeEIN: 383983213
Mental Health OrganizationsCommunity and Economic Development ProgramsEducation NonprofitsHealth CharitiesYouth Development Organizations

Official website for the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (Atlanta, GA). The site includes About, Our Team, News & Insights, Areas of Giving and downloadable grant guidelines (e.g., AMB West Community Fund). Contact details and staff/board listings are provided.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Mid‑to large‑capacity nonprofits or fiscally sponsored projects aligned with the foundation's stated areas (health, youth development, community revitalization, veterans support, clean energy and education), especially those with demonstrated results and/or existing ties to Atlanta or partner networks.

Good Fit

  • Programs serving Atlanta/Georgia communities or thematic priorities the foundation highlights (youth, health, veterans, clean energy, community development).
  • Proven organizational capacity to manage multi‑year or multi‑million dollar initiatives or to scale programs.
  • Existing relationships with foundation staff, prior grantees, or intermediary partners and participation in relevant collaboratives or coalitions.
  • Opportunities that leverage partnerships or networked solutions rather than one‑off pilot projects.

Geography

Broad

Observed giving in the latest year reached about 34 states; Georgia is the largest single state recipient but grants are distributed nationally rather than confined to a single metro area.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows 501 distinct recipients and 586 grants with dozens of different program purposes, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.

New Applicants

Restrictive

Direct evidence of recipient turnover is available (335 new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation explicitly states grants are by invitation only and the filings indicate funding is limited to preselected applicants, so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to enter via a public proposal process.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026