Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grant

The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation is a private, independent philanthropic organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of several charitable foundations associated with the Robert W. Woodruff family of philanthropies, which also includes the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation and the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation. The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation focuses its grantmaking on promoting the public good through investments primarily in the fields of education and arts and culture. While it primarily supports institutions in Georgia, especially in the metro Atlanta area, the foundation also considers applications from institutions located in Virginia, provided those organizations received support from Mrs. Lettie Pate Evans during her lifetime. The foundation’s mission is guided by a community-oriented and collaborative approach. It seeks to fund initiatives that reflect strong leadership, organizational sustainability, and demonstrated programmatic impact. Rather than acting as the sole supporter, the foundation prefers to contribute alongside other funders to reinforce local commitment and collective investment. However, it may provide lead funding in cases where the project is particularly compelling and the need is considered significant. The Foundation does not generally support early-stage or startup efforts, and instead focuses on established organizations with a history of operational and financial stability. Grants are awarded primarily for capital needs or major programmatic initiatives. Successful applications typically come from well-established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that exhibit strong executive and volunteer leadership, effective program implementation, sustainable operations, and a broad base of financial support. The Foundation’s support focuses on bolstering infrastructure, expanding capacity, or seizing time-sensitive opportunities in the sectors of education and arts and culture. The grantmaking strategy excludes several types of funding requests. The Foundation does not provide support for debt relief, endowments, fundraising events, individual sponsorships, professional associations, research projects, or public schools. It also does not fund film or documentary production, festivals, performances, conferences, or seed funding for new organizations. Importantly, the foundation will not consider applications from Virginia-based organizations unless they were supported by Mrs. Evans during her lifetime. There is no publicly available information detailing the specific application or submission process, nor are there details about application deadlines, review timelines, or anticipated award dates. Contact information is provided for general inquiries, indicating that applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Foundation directly for additional guidance. The foundation can be reached by phone at 404-522-6755 or via email at fdns@woodruff.org. Its mailing address is 191 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3540, Atlanta, GA 30303. Organizations considering applying should ensure they meet the geographic and programmatic criteria. They must also be able to demonstrate institutional credibility, programmatic success, and an ability to effectively manage and leverage grant funding. Due to the lack of specific application instructions on the website, potential applicants are advised to inquire directly with the foundation to confirm their eligibility and understand how to initiate a proposal.