Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation
The Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation is a private foundation located in Slidell, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships, program supplies, and sponsorships to organizations in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation gave $18K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,667
- +146.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,472
- +64.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $510
- Total assets
- $10,771
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3855 Coventry Street, Slidell, LA 70458
Phone: (985) 768-1572
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WD Nation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,221), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Louisiana (94% of grant dollars) and Mississippi (6%). This describes the locations of the listed recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WD Nation Slidell, LA | Volleyball Scholarship-Reimbursement of Expenses paid | $8,900 |
| Pope John Paul II HS Slidell, LA | Scholarship | $2,300 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,221 |
| Lakeside Swim Club Slidell, LA | Scholarships | $778 |
| St Lukes Catholic Church Slidell, LA | Program Supplies | $718 |
| Slidell High School Slidell, LA | Program Supplies | $520 |
| Millsaps College Jackson, MS | Scholarship | $500 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette Lafayette, LA | Scholarship | $500 |
| William Carey College Hattiesburg, MS | Scholarship | $500 |
| Nicholas Journey Inc Slidell, LA | Program Supplies | $380 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,771 | $25,504 | $26,956 | $17,667 | 12 | $26,956 | $376 | $596 |
| 2023 | $12,223 | $25,107 | $12,884 | $7,178 | 8 | $12,884 | $170 | $312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $596 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include scholarships and program supplies for schools and colleges, as well as support for a swim club and other organizations. Lakeside Swim Club describes its mission as providing an affordable location for swim teams and other community organizations to participate in aquatic activities. Millsaps College says it is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, exploration of faith to inform vocation, and shaping regional progress. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s alumni association says its mission is to promote fellowship among alumni, strengthen alumni ties to their alma mater, and further the institution’s interests.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $17,667 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $8,900, with a median of $510. The largest grants included $8,900 to WD Nation for volleyball scholarship reimbursement of expenses paid; $2,300 to Pope John Paul II High School for a scholarship; and $2,221 to an individual recipient School for scholarships and program supplies. Other grants included $778 to Lakeside Swim Club for scholarships, $718 to St. Lukes Catholic Church for program supplies, and $500 each to Millsaps College and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diana Tullis as President & CEO, Luther Tullis as President, Ansley Tullis as Vice President, Alison Tullis as Secretary, and Collin Tullis as Treasurer.
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation is led by Diana Tullis, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Tullis
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luther Tullis
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Tullis
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ansley Tullis
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collin Tullis
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation
How much does Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation give each year?
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation gave $18K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 8 grants.
What is Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $510, and its average grant was $1,472, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation give grants?
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Slidell, LA (8 grants).
Does Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants) and "Program Supplies" (3 grants).
Who are Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include WD Nation ($8,900), Pope John Paul II HS ($2,300) and Lakeside Swim Club ($778), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,221), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation?
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $596 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include scholarships and program supplies for schools and colleges, as well as support for a swim club and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3413672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Christian Tullis Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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