Private foundation · EIN 36-7754898 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Luluma Charitable Tr

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: 183 grants paid, $8.2M total, median $25K. 1% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
183
$8.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
1%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 183 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wings for KidsCharleston, SCGeneral operating$350K
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$275K
Kates Club IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$250K
Mercy Care Foundation IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$250K
Fernbank MuseumAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$200K
4dwn ProjectDallas, TXGeneral operating$150K
Atlanta Music ProjectAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$150K
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GAGeneral operating$147K
Nsoro FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$125K
Side By Side Brain Injury ClubhouseStone Mountain, GAGeneral operating$100K
FurkidsCumming, GAGeneral operating$100K
FIRST Step StaffingAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
Neighbor in NeedAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
Georgia WorksAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$100K
Frankie and Andys PlaceWinder, GAGeneral operating$100K
Childrens Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
YMCA of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
Museum of Design Atlanta (moda)Atlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
Georgia State University Project Healthy GrandparentsAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
Annandale at Suwanee IncSuwanee, GAGeneral operating$100K
Automotive Training CenterEast Point, GAGeneral operating$100K
Nana GrantsAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
East Atlanta Kids ClubAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$100K
Save the Music FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating$75K
Lifeline Animal ProjectAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$75K
Local Initiatives Support CorporationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$75K
The Literacy LabWashington, DCGeneral operating$75K
Live-Thrive AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$75K
Cafe MomentumDallas, TXGeneral operating$75K
Canine CellmatesSandy Springs, GAGeneral operating$75K
Sheltering ArmsAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$75K
Refugee Womens NetworkDecatur, GAGeneral operating$75K
Urban Health and Wellness (thr Urban Clinic of Atlanta)Atlanta, GAGeneral operating$75K
Living on Purpose AtlLithia Springs, GAGeneral operating$75K
LekotekTucker, GAGeneral operating$65K
Special Needs School of GwinnettLawrenceville, GAGeneral operating$50K
House Proud AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Piston FoundationStamford, CTGeneral operating$50K
Wilderness WorksAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Decatur Book FestivalDecatur, GAGeneral operating$50K
Ga Trust for Public LandAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Bethesda Community ClinicCanton, GAGeneral operating$50K
New American PathwaysAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
The Skatepark ProjectVista, CAGeneral operating$50K
Urban Oak InitiativeAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Bearings Bike WorksAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Corners OutreachNorcross, GAGeneral operating$50K
Clarkston Community Health CenterClarkston, GAGeneral operating$50K
Helping MamasNorcross, GAGeneral operating$50K
Georgia Animal ProjectHolly Springs, GAGeneral operating$50K
Emmaus House Episcopal Diocese of AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House CharitiesNe Atlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Focused Community StrategiesAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Atlanta Center for Self SufficiencyAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
The Callanwolde FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Families of Children Under Stress IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Our House IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
Camp Twin Lakes Summer CampAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K
The Study HallAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$50K

By state: Georgia 165 · South Carolina 1 · Texas 3 · California 4 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Luluma Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jpmorgan Trust Company of De Ttee, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Luluma Charitable Tr 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 Luluma Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $8.2M across 183 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Luluma Charitable Tr give?

Georgia (165 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), Texas (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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