Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc
The Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $425,000 to charitable organizations.
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc gave $425K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Georgia. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,000
- +87.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,417
- +56.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $10,140,822
- +93.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1201 W Peachtree St Ste 4900, Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
Phone: (404) 881-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlanta Ballet ($50K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 52 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Georgia received 82% of grant dollars, those in South Carolina received 12%, and those in Virginia received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 161% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2021) to $425K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Ballet Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $50,000 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center Roswell, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $50,000 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $50,000 |
| Statushome Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $50,000 |
| Synchronicity Theatre Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $50,000 |
| The Woodruff Arts Center Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $50,000 |
| Georgia Aquarium Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $25,000 |
| Park Pride Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $25,000 |
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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 | $10,140,822 | $846,789 | $527,506 | $425,000 | 12 | $462,078 | $781,420 | $476,788 |
| 2023 | $5,247,778 | $446,935 | $327,614 | $227,000 | 10 | $268,646 | $387,967 | $408,300 |
| 2022 | $5,128,458 | $597,687 | $366,165 | $267,000 | 10 | $281,277 | $526,894 | $403,935 |
| 2021 | $4,896,935 | $1,092,640 | $308,448 | $163,000 | 9 | $192,735 | $1,089,471 | $428,567 |
| 2020 | $4,169,710 | $308,111 | $210,393 | $247,000 | 11 | — | $251,045 | $348,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $477K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Atlanta Ballet says it enriches audiences through performances, provides dance education, and engages with the community. Chattahoochee Nature Center says it connects people to the natural world through learning experiences focused on the Chattahoochee River. Park Pride describes its work as helping neighborhood groups create greenspaces that contribute to Atlanta’s health and well-being, while Piedmont Park Conservancy says it works to preserve and enhance Piedmont Park as an urban green space and cultural and recreational resource.
Other grantees include the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, which says it promotes the university’s educational, research, clinical, and other programs; Georgia State University Foundation, which says it supports the university’s mission; and Atlanta Bar Foundation, which says it supports charitable projects involving youth, pro bono legal services, public understanding of the law, and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $425,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $37,500. Recipients of $50,000 each included Atlanta Ballet, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Medical University of South Carolina, StatusHome, Synchronicity Theatre, and The Woodruff Arts Center. Other grants included $25,000 each to Georgia Aquarium, Park Pride, Piedmont Park Conservancy, and The Salvation Army; $15,000 to Georgia State University Foundation; and $10,000 to Atlanta Bar Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip C Cook as chairman, treasurer, and trustee; Margaret W Scott as president; Benjamin T White as secretary and trustee; and James S Hutchinson as trustee.
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc is led by Margaret W. Scott, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret W. Scott
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip C. Cook
Chairman, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin T. White
Secretary & Trustee
President, Secretary & Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James S. Hutchinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc
How much does Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc give each year?
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc gave $425K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $227K across 10 grants.
What is Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $35,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc that year got $43K on average.
Where does Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc give grants?
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (12%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants).
Who are Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Atlanta Ballet ($50,000), Chattahoochee Nature Center ($50,000) and Medical University of South Carolina ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc?
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $462K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $477K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Atlanta Ballet says it enriches audiences through performances, provides dance education, and engages with the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1304676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mark and Evelyn Trammell Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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