Grantmaking Guidelines

May Abreu and Francis Abreu

The May P. & Francis L. Abreu Charitable Trust funds organizations in the Atlanta area only (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties). Exceptions are made for areas where the Abreu’s have lived. The foundation supports organizations that meet critical community needs in the areas of children’s and senior services and animal welfare. Types of support include capital campaigns; program development; seed money; and matching funds. The foundation does not approve requests for operating or grants to individuals.

All requests must be submitted using the online system.

Restrictions

  • The Foundation funds organizations in the Atlanta area only, specifically in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties.
  • Eligible organizations must have an annual budget of under $5 million (exceptions are made for legacy organizations or those with special family interest).
  • Applications are accepted by invitation only.

Deadlines

The Trust has one grantmaking cycle per year.

Fall Cycle:

  • Full Proposal Deadline – September 1