Helen and Harry Saul Foundation

BRENTWOOD, TN EIN: 58-2063931

The Helen and Harry Saul Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since September 1993. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with no employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$37K

-5.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$261K

-88.9% YoY

Grant Count

-28.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-84.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen and Harry Saul Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds general operations and general funds of various organizations. Its grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking, and human services.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 55 grants in 2024. Recent notable grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking activities are primarily concentrated in Georgia, Tennessee, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $2.9M (81%)

Tennessee $505K (14%)

New York $63K (2%)

California $50K (1%)

Colorado $42K (1%)

District of Columbia $7K (0%)

Florida $7K (0%)

Illinois $5K (0%)

+6 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New York Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AneheimAtlantaBethesdaCalhounCartersvilleChattanoogaChicagoClaytonColumbiaDaltonDatpmDenverFar HillsHarrisonburgJacksonJacksonvilleMariettaMontgomeryMount VernonNashville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $37,047
Total Revenue: $261,676
Total Expenses: $263,692
Net Income: -$2,016
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2024):

Contributions Received: $260,000 (99.4% of total revenue)
Investment Income and Dividends: $1,313 (0.5% of total revenue)

The foundation experienced a significant decline in contributions from 2023 to 2024, dropping 84% from $1,620,171 to $260,000.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$37,047	$39,063	$366,787
Revenue	$261,676	$1,775,836	$493,175
Expenses	$263,692	$2,348,150	$330,990
Qualifying Distributions	$260,500	$2,344,000	$329,100
Net Investment Income	$1,676	$155,665	$182,799
Distributable Amount	$8,210	$27,139	$35,552

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

207 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Greater Chat ($82,500), The United Way of N Ga ($35,000), Ort America - Atlanta ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ATLANTA GROUP HOMES ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500
B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,000
BIG BROTHERS & SISTERS OF NW GA MTN DALTON, GA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,500
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DALTON DALTON, GA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000
BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA OF NW GA ROME, GA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,500
CREATIVE ARTS GUILD DALTON, GA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
FAMILY SUPPORT COUNCIL DALTON, GA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,000
FLOOR COVERING INDUSTRY FOUNDATION ANEHEIM, CA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
FOUNDATION FOR FIGHTING BLINDNESS COLUMBIA, MD	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JULIAN D SAUL	TRUSTEE	0.25	—
LISA SCHEJOLA AKIN	TRUSTEE	0.25	—
MATTHEW J SAUL	TRUSTEE	0.25	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Helen and Harry Saul Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds general operations and general funds of various organizations. Its grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking, and human services.

How do I apply for a grant from Helen and Harry Saul Foundation?

The foundation made 55 grants in 2024. Recent notable grants include: • Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga: $82,500 (General Operations) • Emory University: $10,000 (General Operations) • Shepherd Center: $10,000 (General Operations) Typical grant awards range from $500 to $779,914. In 2024, the foundation distributed $260,500 in total giving.

Where does Helen and Harry Saul Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking activities are primarily concentrated in Georgia, Tennessee, and New York.

What size grants does Helen and Harry Saul Foundation award?

In 2024, Helen and Harry Saul Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $261K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Helen and Harry Saul Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helen and Harry Saul Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Helen and Harry Saul Foundation's EIN?

Helen and Harry Saul Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2063931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.