Cf Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ORGANIZED & OPERATED TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.
- Income
- $13.7 million
- Spending
- $12.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 53.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $270,200, education
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 53.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $2.6 million spent. THE C F FOUNDATION, INC DONATES MONEY TO CHARITIES THAT ARE QUALIFIED TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA, INC.
- $9.0 million spent. THE CF FOUNDATION, INC SEEKS TO INVEST IN INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND CAPABLE LEADERS AND TO SUSTAINABLY GROW LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS ROOT CAUSES OF INEQUITY. THE FOUNDATION TARGETS INVESTMENT IN THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM OF RESOURCES WITHIN COMMUNITIES:- COMMUNITY WELLNESS: ACCESS TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES; ACCESS TO HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD CHOICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE; EMPOWERMENT OF SAFE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES- EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: INVESTMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO POSITIVELY IMPACT LONG-TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES; ACCESS TO EQUITABLE K-12 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; TARGETED INTERVENTIONS AND PROGRAMS TO LEAD STUDENTS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS- ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY ECONOMIC MOBILITY; PROGRAMS TARGETING SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH & SUSTAINABILITY; ACCESS TO JOB TRAINING AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES- HOUSING SECURITY: ACCESS TO STABLE, SAFE HOUSING OPTIONS; ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO CREATE HOUSING SECURITY; CREATION OF HIGH QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING- COMMUNITY ARTS: INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITY FINE ARTS; INVESTMENTS IN HISTORICAL SITES AND MUSEUMS
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Chg Foundation (Chula Vista, CA), EIN 33-0586911. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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