THE PEYTON ANDERSON FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$4.7M+1% YoY
Grants
98
Median Grant
$5K
Organizations Funded
60
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Peyton Anderson Foundation is an independent, place-based foundation investing in the good works of people in Central Georgia and improving their quality of life through community development, education, health, human services and arts and culture.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Downtown Challenge, Teach to Inspire Project ($532,875), NewTown Macon ($600M leveraged), Peyton Anderson Scholars ($5M+ in scholarships). Focus areas include education, community development, health, human services, and arts & culture.
How to Apply
Online application with electronic signature from executive director. Deadlines April 1st and September 1st. Requires 501(c)(3) letter, financial statements, and focuses on Macon, Georgia projects with measurable results.
Does Not Fund
Out-of-state applications; Projects not benefiting Macon, Georgia
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.7M
Grants
98
Median
$5K
States
7
$4.6M
Grants
86
Median
$9K
States
6
$4.5M
Grants
103
Median
$5K
States
4
Grant Size Distribution
$5K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$2K
25th Pctile
$30K
75th Pctile
$600K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $30K.
Largest Recent Grants
$600K
2024
NEWTOWN MACON
GA · LEVERAGING LOCAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$500K
2024
MACON VOLUNTEER CLINIC
GA · BUILDING HEALTHIER FUTURES CAMPAIGN
$500K
2024
RESCUE MISSION OF MIDDLE GEORGIA
GA · HOMES OF HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$350K
2024
MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
GA · CENTER FOR MIDDLE GEORGIA STUDIES
$300K
2024
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL GEORG
GA · BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL GEORGI
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.