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Fay Twersky, who has led the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation since February 2021, has announced plans to retire once a successor takes the helm. Her departure marks the end of a transformative tenure that significantly expanded the foundation's charitable influence across the Atlanta region and beyond.
During Twersky's leadership, the foundation dramatically escalated its annual giving. According to SaportaReport, the foundation awarded $67 million in 2020, the year before Twersky arrived. By 2025, that figure had grown substantially, reflecting a strategic shift in the foundation's approach to philanthropy and community impact.
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, anchored by the wealth of the Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta Falcons owner, has become one of the region's most significant philanthropic forces. Twersky's stewardship during a period of economic uncertainty demonstrates the foundation's commitment to addressing critical needs in education, healthcare, and community development across Georgia.
The search for Twersky's successor is underway, with the foundation aiming to maintain momentum on its strategic initiatives. The transition represents an important moment for one of Atlanta's most influential charitable institutions as it looks to build on five years of expanded giving and community engagement.
