Today, the Athens Area Community Foundation is a vibrant and vital organization serving the region. Learn about how we are growing giving for the community we love.
That’s why we partner with you to invest in our region through strategic grantmaking. We are deeply involved in our community, which means we can help you quickly and expertly deploy funds where they will make the biggest impact. We connect you to causes you care about, helping you give with purpose and create a dynamic legacy.
Headquartered in Athens, the Athens Area Community Foundation proudly serves communities across Northeast Georgia, including but not limited to Barrow, Clarke, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties.
Are you ready for your giving to create an even larger philanthropic impact? Start planning with us today!
Get startedWe help you grow your charitable giving, connect you with causes that align with your giving goals, and ensure your gift will do good work, now and forever.
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We help our donors understand the benefits of donating to charity. Since inception, our donors have awarded more than $25 million in grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.
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We work with professional advisors to create giving plans that meet their clients’ charitable and financial goals.
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As part of creating a dynamic legacy in our community, we provide education and mentoring so that nonprofits in Athens Georgia can effectively raise, use, and preserve the resources they need to fulfill their missions.
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Patti and David Bradley created the Spencer Bradley Foundation after losing their son to suicide in 2022. Through a donor-advised fund with AACF, they provide grants and training programs to support youth and young adult mental health across Georgia.
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