Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 36-7754898

Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2022. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization with a single employee, the trust functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting general causes across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Key facts about Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009

EIN
36-7754898
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$11,990,150
Grants made (2024)
171
Average grant
$70,118
Median grant
$25,000
New grantees (estimate)
3% first-time grantees (5 of 171, 2024)
Primary geography
Georgia (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009 funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009's 171 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (94%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (106 grants), Decatur, GA (13 grants), Marietta, GA (4 grants) and East Point, GA (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009 open to new grantees?

3%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 171 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $772K; repeat grants $49K. How we count

Medians: $250K first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 1360% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$12.0M

+80.8% YoY

Grant Count

171

-5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$70K

+90.3% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across diverse areas including education, human services, philanthropy and voluntarism, arts and culture, and community development. Recent grants reflect particular interest in organizations serving vulnerable populations and supporting workforce development.

Grantmaking

The foundation is highly active in its grantmaking. In 2024, it made 56 grants totaling approximately $11.99 million. Historical data shows 315 total grants awarded across multiple years.

Grant Range

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Average Grant

s in general operating programs average around $36,847.

Grant Types

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How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular concentration in Georgia, California, and Texas. Additional funding activity has been documented in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of all 171 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

AtlantaDecaturMariettaNorcrossAlpharettaEast PointClarkstonTuckerWashingtonCummingHolly SpringsLilburnLong Island CityLos AngelesMabletonSuwaneeVistaAthensAustinCanton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of December 2024)

  • Total Assets: $17,502,133
  • Total Revenues: $2,449,572
  • Total Expenses: $12,211,115
  • Investment Income & Dividends: $728,544

Giving Rate

The foundation maintains a giving rate of approximately 22% of assets annually.

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Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$3M$6M$9M$12M0 grants202056 grants2021135 grants2022180 grants2023171 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities: $2.5MAtlanta Ronald McDonald HouseCharities$2.5MGA Trust for Public Land: $1.0MGA Trust for Public Land$1.0MNana Grants: $500KNana Grants$500KAutomotive Training Center: $350KAutomotive Training Center$350KWings for Kids Atlanta: $300KWings for Kids Atlanta$300KFurkids: $250KFurkids$250KFocusing Philanthrophy: $250KFocusing Philanthrophy$250KKates Club Inc: $250KKates Club Inc$250KChildrens Healthcare of Atlanta: $250KChildrens Healthcare ofAtlanta$250KMercy Care Foundation Inc: $250KMercy Care Foundation Inc$250K

Grant Size Distribution

542 grants across all recorded years

423<$50K83$50–100K21$100–250K11$250–500K2$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities ($2,500,000), GA Trust for Public Land ($1,000,000), Nana Grants ($500,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities NE Atlanta, GAGENERAL OPERATING$2,500,000
GA Trust for Public Land Atlanta, GAGENERAL OPERATING$1,000,000
NANA GRANTS Atlanta, GAGENERAL OPERATING$500,000
AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTER East Point, GAGENERAL OPERATING$350,000
WINGS FOR KIDS ATLANTA Atlanta, GAGENERAL OPERATING$300,000
FURKIDS Cumming, GAGENERAL OPERATING$250,000
FOCUSING PHILANTHROPHY Santa Monica, CAGENERAL OPERATING$250,000
KATES CLUB INC Atlanta, GAGENERAL OPERATING$250,000
CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA Atlanta, GAGENERAL OPERATING$250,000
MERCY CARE FOUNDATION INC Atlanta, GAGENERAL OPERATING$250,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

JPMorgan Trust Company of Delaware serves as trustee, dedicating approximately 2 hours per week to the foundation's operations.

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been recognized for significant philanthropic contributions, including a $2.5 million gift to Lulu's Place in partnership with the TGR Foundation. The Piston Foundation has also received substantial grants from the foundation, with recent awards noted as among the largest the organization has received.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009 fund?

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across diverse areas including education, human services, philanthropy and voluntarism, arts and culture, and community development. Recent grants reflect particular interest in organizations serving vulnerable populations and supporting workforce development.

How do I apply for a grant from Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009?

**Grant Activity & Scale** The foundation is highly active in its grantmaking. In 2024, it made 56 grants totaling approximately $11.99 million. Historical data shows 315 total grants awarded across multiple years. **Grant Sizes** Grant amounts range from $2,500 to $2,500,000, with significant variation in award sizes. Recent notable grants include: • $2,500,000 to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (General Operating) • $500,000 to Nana Grants (General Operating) • $350,000 to Jumpstart A…

Where does Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009 make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular concentration in Georgia, California, and Texas. Additional funding activity has been documented in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and New York.

What size grants does Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009 award?

In 2024, Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009 awarded 171 grants totaling $12.0M — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009's EIN?

Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7754898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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