The Foundation focuses on four funding priorities:

EDUCATION, both private and public

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, including programs treating eye diseases and providing health services for children and youth

ENVIRONMENT, including conservation of land, preservation of natural resources, and protection of air, water, marine life, and other wildlife

ARTS/COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT

Grants may also be made in the Trustees’ areas of special interest.

Guidelines

Priority is given to organizations that serve the metropolitan Atlanta area. Consideration will also be given to proposals that serve other parts of the state of Georgia as well as states in which the Life Insurance Company of Georgia operated. Proposals from beyond the metro Atlanta area, however, will be considered by invitation only.

The Foundation provides support for capital campaigns and special projects. The strongest proposals will reflect and serve an organization’s mission and address strategic priorities. Trustees are committed to helping organizations build or strengthen their ability to fulfill their mission. If an organization does not have the benefit of a current strategic plan, the Foundation will entertain proposals for funding a planning process as well as other capacity building efforts.

In general, the Foundation will not fund requests for endowments although exceptions may be made when a proposal falls in an area of special interest for one or more Trustee. No grants or loans will be made to individuals. The Foundation will not consider funding for special events, performances, or dinners (i.e. sponsorship, tickets and/or tables); booster clubs; churches or religious organizations when the project in question primarily serves members; requests to retire accumulated debt resulting from operating deficits.

NOTE: Applicants must be classified as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. An IRS determination letter certifying this tax status will be required.