Private foundation · EIN 47-1883617 · La Jolla, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tullie Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $184K total, median $3,800. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$184K
Median grant
$3,800
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
LA Jolla Institute for Allergy & ImmunologyLA Jolla, CAGeneral$175K
Del Mar Community ConnectionsDel Mar, CAGeneral$5,000
MS Gift Donor Advised FundIndianapolis, INGeneral$2,600
Rebeckha Lynn Whitefield Foundation IncAttleboro, MAGeneral$1,071

By state: California 2 · Indiana 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Tullie Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, administered in care of Thomas L Tullie, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Tullie Family Foundation 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 Tullie Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $184K across 4 grants, a median of $3,800.

Where does Tullie Family Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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