The Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation was established by Joseph B. Whitehead, Jr. in 1937 to support charitable activities in the Atlanta area. The Foundation is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees under the laws of the State of Georgia.
Grants are limited to specified public charities in metropolitan Atlanta.
The grant program of the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation reflects a strong emphasis on basic human services, particularly organizations and programs that benefit children and youth in metropolitan Atlanta. Recently the Foundation has sought ways in which it can help achieve improvement in public education and in family, children, and youth services. Traditionally, preference has been given to one-time capital projects. Awards for basic operating expenses usually are avoided. Grants are never made to an individual or to an organization for the benefit of a named individual.