Private foundation · EIN 23-7256190 · Atlanta, Georgia

Trailsend Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $6.6M total, median $50K. 30% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
47
$6.6M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in GA
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$117M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 47 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $6.6M; Part I reports $5.5M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GASpecial project support$1.1M
Hawaii School for GirlsHonolulu, HIGeneral operating support$1.0M
University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSpecial project support$685K
American Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating support$500K
Planned Parenthood Southeast IncAtlanta, GAProgram support$400K
University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSpecial project support$315K
Hawaii Preparatory AcademyKamuela, HICapital campaign$300K
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAProgram support$250K
Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MTProgram support$250K
The Shore FoundationNorth Sydney, ASGeneral operating support$250K
Polynesian Voyaging SocietyHonolulu, HISpecial project support$150K
Atlanta Police FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$100K
Cure Childhood Cancer IncAtlanta, GAProgram support$100K
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MSSpecial project support$100K
Property & Environment Research CenterBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$100K
Tudor State Foundation LimitedMoss Vale, ASSupport for scholarships$100K
Kapiolani Health FoundationHonolulu, HIProgram support$85K
Operation HomefrontAtlanta, GASpecial project support$75K
Georgia ConservancyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$50K
Land Trust Alliance IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral operating support$50K
Myeloma Foundation of Australia IncRichard, ASMyeloma support nurses and services$50K
North Fulton Community CharitiesRoswell, GAGeneral operating support$50K
Steadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COGeneral operating support$50K
The Livestrong FoundationAustin, TXGeneral operating support$50K
Wilderness SocietyWashington, DCSpecial project support$50K
Twin Bridges Rural Fire DepartmentTwin Bridges, MTSpecial project support$46K
Empower GolfHunters Hill, ASSupport to provide specialized golf services and clinics to individuals living with a disability across australia$30K
Agape Community Center IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
City of Refuge IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
Covenant House GeorgiaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
Georgia Department of Human ServicesAtlanta, GAProgram support$25K
Good Samaritan Health CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
Greenwich Country Day School IncGreenwich, CTGeneral operating support$25K
Health Education Assessment and Leadership IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$25K
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNProgram support$25K
Where There's a WillScone, ASSupport for student leadership programs and professional development opportunities for teachers within the upper hunter community$25K
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$20K
Environmental Defense Fund IncWashington, DCGeneral operating support$20K
Firewood Bank of the Ruby ValleySheridan, MTGeneral operating support$20K
Hilton Head Island Deep Well ProjectHilton Head Island, SCGeneral operating support$15K

By state: Georgia 14 · Hawaii 4 · Montana 11 · Kentucky 1 · INTL 5 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

Trailsend Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Corp Tax Dept, tax-exempt since 1973. 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 Trailsend Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Trailsend Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.6M across 47 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Trailsend Foundation give?

Georgia (14 grants), Hawaii (4 grants), Montana (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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