Imlay Investments
The Imlay Foundation is dedicated to fostering the spirit of giving by supporting charitable and cultural organizations, with a focus on smaller charities in Atlanta. It aims to create a positive impact through charitable giving, supporting a wide range of community projects, educational initiatives, healthcare, arts, and environmental programs. The foundation emphasizes partnerships and community engagement to build a better world.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Imlay Investments
Services
Administers regular grant cycles to distribute unrestricted and program-specific grants to nonprofit cultural, educational and community organizations; includes application review and awarding processes.
Provides seed awards and bridge funding to clinician-engineer teams to develop and pilot pediatric healthcare technologies, using an RFP, faculty council review and leadership-team decision process.
Coordinates pooled philanthropic grants with other foundations to enable nonprofits to access and distribute federal relief funds and to provide direct rental/eviction assistance to households excluded from federal programs.
Provides philanthropic funding for construction, restoration and permanent public installations in gardens, historic sites, cultural institutions and healthcare facilities.
Funds development and deployment of educational technology projects, including VR-based curriculum, classroom implementation support and tailored lesson planning.
Administers regular grant cycles to distribute unrestricted and program-specific grants to nonprofit cultural, educational and community organizations; includes application review and awarding processes.
Provides seed awards and bridge funding to clinician-engineer teams to develop and pilot pediatric healthcare technologies, using an RFP, faculty council review and leadership-team decision process.
Coordinates pooled philanthropic grants with other foundations to enable nonprofits to access and distribute federal relief funds and to provide direct rental/eviction assistance to households excluded from federal programs.
Provides philanthropic funding for construction, restoration and permanent public installations in gardens, historic sites, cultural institutions and healthcare facilities.
Funds development and deployment of educational technology projects, including VR-based curriculum, classroom implementation support and tailored lesson planning.
Expertise Areas
- Philanthropic grantmaking and program development
- Endowment and innovation fund management
- Translational pediatric healthcare funding
- Educational technology funding and implementation
Key Technologies
- Virtual reality (VR) for education
- Digital curriculum and 3D educational content
- Translational medical device and healthcare prototyping (seed-stage)
News & Updates
The Mary Ellen Imlay Channel Garden was formally dedicated at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in November 2021. Funded entirely by The Imlay Foundation, it enhances the landscape with a flowing stream and plantings, providing a space for reflection and connection with nature.
Georgia Public Broadcasting launched a Virtual Reality (VR) Initiative in January 2020, funded by a three-year grant from The Imlay Foundation. It brings immersive educational experiences to classrooms across Georgia, supporting teachers and students with tailored lesson plans.
In September 2021, The Imlay Foundation collaborated with other foundations to address housing instability caused by the pandemic. They provided grants totaling $90,000 to organizations supporting eviction relief for vulnerable households.
In November 2022, Historic Oakland Cemetery began a major campaign to restore its historic Bell Tower, supported by a major gift from The Imlay Foundation. The project included renovation and expansion to support public programs and events.
In December 2018, The Imlay Foundation approved grants totaling $205,000 to five refugee-serving organizations in Atlanta, supporting programs and services for refugee communities.
In December 2017, the Foundation made grants totaling $510,000 to twelve organizations addressing homelessness in Atlanta, including support for transportation, shelter, and services for homeless individuals and families.
The Mary Ellen Imlay Channel Garden was formally dedicated at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in November 2021. Funded entirely by The Imlay Foundation, it enhances the landscape with a flowing stream and plantings, providing a space for reflection and connection with nature.
Georgia Public Broadcasting launched a Virtual Reality (VR) Initiative in January 2020, funded by a three-year grant from The Imlay Foundation. It brings immersive educational experiences to classrooms across Georgia, supporting teachers and students with tailored lesson plans.
In September 2021, The Imlay Foundation collaborated with other foundations to address housing instability caused by the pandemic. They provided grants totaling $90,000 to organizations supporting eviction relief for vulnerable households.
In November 2022, Historic Oakland Cemetery began a major campaign to restore its historic Bell Tower, supported by a major gift from The Imlay Foundation. The project included renovation and expansion to support public programs and events.
In December 2018, The Imlay Foundation approved grants totaling $205,000 to five refugee-serving organizations in Atlanta, supporting programs and services for refugee communities.
In December 2017, the Foundation made grants totaling $510,000 to twelve organizations addressing homelessness in Atlanta, including support for transportation, shelter, and services for homeless individuals and families.