OVERVIEW: The Sapelo Foundation supports the environment, social justice and advocacy and policy in Georgia.
FUNDING AREAS: Environment, social justice, advocacy and policy
IP TAKE: Check this funder’s website to learn about its evolving strategic plan and approach to grantmaking processes in Georgia.
PROFILE: Established in 1949, the Sapelo Foundation is a private family foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. This is the foundation of Richard J. Reynolds, Jr., who had an interest in the Georgia barrier island of Sapelo Island and created the Sapelo Island Marine Institute. The foundation began pursuing charitable activities when the university of Georgia took over the operation of the institute. The foundation “strives for a just Georgia through partnerships and solutions that increase environmental protection, social prosperity and civic power.” It funds local efforts for the environment, social justice and advocacy and policy.
The Sapelo Foundation supports environmental protection through grants for water resources, sustainable coastlines, forests and clean energy. Social justice grants fund civic engagement, fairness in the legal system, minority community development and policy efforts. The foundation supports marginalized communities and especially communities of color. It is interested in Georgia’s rural-urban continuum, strengthening collaborations and building capacity of its grantees. However, the funder does not support brick-and-mortar projects, health care initiatives, medical research, museums or large public facilities. There is also the Annemarie & Richard J. Reynolds, Jr. Scholarship Program that supports local students pursuing higher education.
Grants range between about $5,000 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the state of Georgia. However, it does not fund projects that solely operate in the Metro Atlanta Area. Past local grantees include the Georgia River Network, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Voices for Georgia’s Children.
This foundation may accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits at certain times. Periodically, it exclusively accepts invitation-only grants. Visit the foundation’s website to learn more about the grant application process. Direct general questions to the staff at info@sapelofoundation.org or 912-298-0222.
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