Nearly all the money needed to restore one of the most significant historic buildings in Atlanta—the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge on Auburn Avenue—has been raised. Margaret Connelly, managing director of Founder Initiatives, said, “With this grant to the Trust for Public Land (TPL), we’re not only helping to preserve the physical building of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, but we’re also contributing to the preservation of the history that occurred there and the lessons to be learned by future generations.”

We are honored to join many other organizations across Atlanta who have already supported TPL in this work to protect the place where Dr. King, John Lewis and so many others worked together and where Black-owned businesses thrived.

In September, we announced a $6.2 million grant for the In Her Hands program by the Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund (GRO). This initiative provides guaranteed income to 200 women in Atlanta's Westside neighborhoods, specifically the English Avenue and Vine City areas.

By addressing income inequality and financial insecurity, the In Her Hands program aims to foster economic stability and create opportunities for a better future. The grant also extends to policy and advocacy work, ensuring the long-term success of this initiative beyond the Westside and benefiting women throughout Georgia.

Yellowstone Safe Passages (YSP) is actively working to address wildlife-vehicle conflicts on Montana’s Highway 89. Through the Environment collective giving area, we have awarded YSP $160,000 in grants.

YSP envisions a future where Upper Yellowstone becomes a place where visitors and locals can travel the highways without wildlife-related accidents, and where the highway doesn’t act as a barrier to the annual and seasonal movement of Yellowstone’s wildlife populations. Together, we aim to elevate local awareness, forge crucial partnerships, and garner public support for wildlife crossing structures.

The Capital Good Fund is making a significant impact by addressing financial challenges and promoting sustainability. Its Georgia BRIGHT project aims to provide discounted solar panel leasing to low- and moderate-income Georgia families.

This initiative will install solar panels for 200 households, helping them save an average of 20% on monthly power bills. By focusing on holistic financial empowerment, the Capital Good Fund aligns with our foundation's mission to advance renewable energy in the Intermountain West and Southeast United States. Together, we're creating a more equitable and sustainable future.

Q3: What do you like to do in your free time?

Kelley: I love spending time with my three grandbabies. We have Karmyn, who's eight, Rickey, who's four and Landon, who's two. They keep me young!



Even though I'm a leader and I love engaging with people, I also like my solo time. I like waking up early to sit on my back porch and watch the sunrise.