LEAD*PARTNER*GUIDE The Athens Area Community Foundation works to help passionate donors leave permanent legacies, foster strategic philanthropy, and shape effective responses to community needs through collaboration. Our history is rooted in the trusted leadership and focus of community members committed to mobilizing resources for the greater good. Established in 2008, we are nearing 15 years of remarkable development and growth. With $20.5 million in assets under management, we are focused on expanding our ability to serve as a public grantmaking foundation partnering with donors, nonprofits, and institutions to grow, preserve, and share philanthropic assets for generations to come. Serving the Georgia counties of Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe.