Private foundation · EIN 20-3918578 · Menlo, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tillotson-Menlo Charitablefoundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 52 grants paid, $531K total, median $7,500. 73% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
52
$531K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in GA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Menlo (administrative)Menlo, GAAdministrative grant assistant$42K
Gaylesville Volunteer Fire Departmentcity of GaylesvilleGaylesville, ALReplace service truck$40K
Menlo Fire Departmentcity of MenloMenlo, GAFire equipment$27K
Boys and Girls Club Chattooga County UnitSummerville, GAChattooga unit$25K
Animal Advocates of Chattooga CountySummerville, GAAnimal rescue$25K
Cedar Bluff SchoolCedar Bluff, ALRestroom renovations$25K
Menlo Housing AuthorityMenlo, GACommercial lawn mower$18K
Trion Elementary SchoolTrion, GAPrek-5 technology chromebooks$16K
Summerville Trion Rotary ClubSummerville, GAScholarships$15K
Trinity Animal Rescue FoundationRome, GATarf/chs help program$15K
Summerville Middle SchoolSummerville, GAConnected classrooms initiative$13K
Chattooga County 4-HSummerville, GAProject achievement/storage closet$13K
Lyerly Fire DepartmentLyerly, GABunker gear/ppe$13K
Chattooga County Library SystemSummerville, GALibrary programs, summer reading & improvements$12K
Summerville Fire Departmentcity of SummervilleSummerville, GAReplacement of scba cylinders$12K
City of SummervilleSummerville, GACelebrate independence$10K
Family Care CenterCentre, ALFood bank$10K
Gadsden State Cardinal FoundationGadsden, ALGscc cherokee nurse training expansion$10K
Leroy Massey Elementary SchoolSummerville, GARon clark academy$10K
Lyerly Elementary SchoolLyerly, GALyerly house systems support$10K
Summit's SanctuartyLeesburg, ALSummit's sancuary$10K
Town of Cedar BluffCedar Bluff, ALFireworks$10K
Trion Public SafetyTrion, GARescue truck outfitting equipment$10K
Valley Head SchoolValley Head, ALTechnology/furniture upgrades$10K
Teloga Volunteer Fire DepartmentSummerville, GABreathing air and extrication stabilization$9,600
Cherokee County Animal ShelterCanton, GAAntiparasitic treatment & pet food pantry$7,500
Lyerly Elementary SchoolLyerly, GAClassroom chromebooks$7,500
Gore Area Volunteer Fire DepartmentSummerville, GANfpa compliant equipment$7,214
Chattooga County Literacy CouncilSummerville, GAChattooga county education programs$7,000
Weiss Lake Improvement AssociationCentre, ALWeiss lake channel markers$7,000
Cherokee County Public LibraryCentre, ALThe quiet corner$6,700
Little River Arts CouncilMentone, ALMoon lake arts collective$6,000
Chattooga Chamber of CommerceSummerville, GAChattooga flex$5,250
Global Impact International IncRome, GAGrands who care$5,000
Trion Educational FoundationTrion, GABest essentials for students to thrive program$5,000
Community Resource Center of Chattooga CountySummerville, GANourish and navigate$4,844
Summerville Police DepartmentSummerville, GASafe community gatherings initiative$4,762
Moon Lake Community LibraryMentone, ALComputer refresh$4,600
City of Summervillemain Street ProgramSummerville, GADowntown hanging basket/planting$4,400
Trion Elementary SchoolTrion, GAArt/teacher workroom$4,375
Leroy Massey Elementary SchoolSummerville, GACalm corners k-2 sel support$4,000
Menlo Lions ClubMenlo, GACollege/technical scholarships$4,000
NAMI Centre IncRome, GADental care for those with mental illness$4,000
Gaylesville SchoolGaylesville, ALHeat for ffa greenhouse$3,550
Trion Elementary SchoolTrion, GABulldo beat media team$3,275
Gaylesville SchoolGaylesville, ALHeadsets for athletics$3,250
Chattooga County School DistrictSummerville, GAEnhancing performance & presentation$2,887
Cancer NavigatorsRome, GATransportation assistance$2,500
Summerville Middle SchoolSummerville, GATvs for cafeteria$2,267
Garrett CemeterySummerville, GARoad access update$2,200
North Georgia Crisis Pregnancy CenterSummerville, GAAbstinence education 2026$1,335
Mentone Educational Resources FoundationMentone, ALMerf house furniture$800

By state: Georgia 38 · Alabama 14

About this foundation

Tillotson-Menlo Charitablefoundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Menlo, Georgia, administered in care of Jrffrey Richardson, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tillotson-Menlo Charitablefoundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tillotson-Menlo Charitablefoundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $531K across 52 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Tillotson-Menlo Charitablefoundation Inc give?

Georgia (38 grants), Alabama (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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