Freeman Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various educational initiatives and youth development programs. Its mission centers around enhancing opportunities for children and teens, as evidenced by its funding of educational institutions, youth programs, and arts organizations. The foundation prioritizes grants that promote kids' education, meals and learning for children, and leadership development. It also supports community service organizations and cultural institutions, reflecting a commitment to both education and the arts. The foundation primarily serves recipients in Georgia, with a focus on local community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An Atlanta-area or Georgia-based nonprofit working in education, youth development, arts/culture, or community services seeking modest program or general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Primary programs operate in the Atlanta/Georgia area.
- • Work focuses on children, teens, or youth development.
- • Asking for modest grants (typical awards in the low thousands to ~20K).
- • Can present a concise request by mail or phone to a named foundation officer.
- • Demonstrable local reputation or partnerships in metro Atlanta.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Georgia (about 91% of dollars) with only occasional out-of-state grants, so the observed footprint is largely metro-Atlanta/Georgia.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded nine distinct independent recipients in the latest year across schools, youth organizations, arts and park groups, showing a moderate and sector-diverse recipient set despite financial concentration among the top five grantees.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows five new grantees entered the portfolio in the latest year and the profile includes application instructions plus a named contact and mailing/phone route, which together indicate new applicants have been and likely can be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
