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Ligon Foundation is a private corporation based in MARIETTA, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Glenn Shaw. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia. According to available records, Ligon Foundation has made 61 grants totaling $524K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $96K and $200K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $36K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, Connecticut, Alabama, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Ligon Foundation reported 61 individual grants totaling $523,868 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,861 and $10,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $35,500. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $371,220 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in GA, which received 39 of the 61 grants on record (64 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 12 states. Of its 23 distinct grantees, 65 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were The Walker School ($116,000), Emory University ($102,500) and Wesleyan University ($60,000).
Computed from 61 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 12 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ligon Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, CT, AL.
Ligon Foundation has distributed a total of $524K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $36K.
Ligon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ligon Foundation is headquartered in MARIETTA, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn H Shaw | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William H Shaw Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Peterson Shaw | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$524K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma NuGENERAL SUPPORT | Lexington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| The University Of AlabamaGENERAL SUPPORT | East Tuscaloosa, AL | $36K | 2023 |
| The Walker SchoolEDUCATION SUPPORT | Marietta, GA | $23K | 2023 |
| Emory UniversityUNIVERSITY | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Wesleyan UniversityEDUCATION SUPPORT | Middletown, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Brewton Parker CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Mount Vernon, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ngc (National Garden Clubs) Shaw ScholarshipEDUCATION SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Mill Springs AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Alpharetta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous CharitiesMISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $981 | 2023 |
| Phi Mu Fundraiser - Miami Of OhioGENERAL SUPPORT | Oxford, OH | $300 | 2023 |
| Conservation Education ScGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $100 | 2023 |
| Center For American ValuesGENERAL SUPPORT | Pueblo, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Clark & Shaw MonumentGENERAL SUPPORT | Lyons, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Children'S Miracle Network HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Salt Lake City, UT | $7K | 2022 |
| Coach Mark Wilson Charity For MarathonGENERAL SUPPORT | Cassadaga, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| CamaraderieCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Univerty Of North Ga - Shaw ScholaEDUCATION SUPPORT | Dahlonega, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Rally FoundationCHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Team Type 1GENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $6K | 2021 |
| Gofundme - ParksGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2021 |
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