Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation
Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation is a private foundation based in Sanger, Texas. Its 2023 filing reports no grants and no assets, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $700
- +58.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to send a letter to Mark Atkins that includes all pertinent information about the need and application. Awards are limited to qualified organizations; applications from individuals are not accepted.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Atkins
Mailing address: 218 Elm, Denton, TX 76201
Phone: (940) 383-1618
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Utah, and Massachusetts. The available information does not state a geographic funding focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $2K (2020). In 2021 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Waelder, TX | Unrestricted | $300 |
| American Modern Insurance Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $291 |
| City of Denton - Utility Denton, TX | Unrestricted | $261 |
| Monthly Review Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Rosenberg Fund for the Children Easthampton, MA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $50 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Denton Humane Society Denton, TX | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $700 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $63 | $443 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $506 | $3,044 | $1,771 | Total only | $1,771 |
| 2020 | $3,550 | $4,905 | $1,937 | 27 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grantees’ own descriptions show a range of work: Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Inc. said it provides sanctuary to farm animals at risk of slaughter and promotes an ethical vegan lifestyle; Defenders of Wildlife described its work as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities; and The Nature Conservancy described its mission as conserving lands and waters. Other grantees included organizations whose stated missions addressed humane education, bird conservation, wilderness preservation, and political-theory publishing.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports zero grants. In 2020, the foundation gave $300 to Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Inc.; $100 to Monthly Review Foundation; $50 each to Defenders of Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy, and National Humane Education Society; $35 each to National Audubon Society Inc. and Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance; and $25 to Animal Welfare Fund Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Mark H Atkins and Steven L Lee as directors.
Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mark H. Atkins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven L. Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation
What does Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation?
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Utah, and Massachusetts. The available information does not state a geographic funding focus.
What is Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation's EIN?
Terese Lynn Atkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2262144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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