Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research, housing, education, and the arts.
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable at a glance
In short: Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable gave $747K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $747,220
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,024
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,290,153
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (79% 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 Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable
- 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: 3550 Lenox Road Ne Suite 2700, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 264-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Epilepsy Research Fund Inc ($250K). Together the top 9 received $747K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 48 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 17% to New York, 3% to Mississippi, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $427K (2021) to $747K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $747K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Research Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | Medical Researchmedical Research | $250,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $225,720 |
| Children's Brain Tumor Foundation New York, NY | Medical - General Fund | $125,000 |
| I Have a Dream Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Ole Miss Athletic Foundation Oxford, MS | General Fund | $25,000 |
| City Springs Theatre Company Sandy Springs, GA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Medical | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Education | $4,000 |
| Holy Innocents Episcopal School Atlanta, GA | Education - Annual Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $8,290,153 | $785,396 | $831,651 | $747,220 | 9 | $775,916 | $737,140 | $616,130 |
| 2023 | $8,231,264 | $536,570 | $575,548 | $504,500 | 7 | $531,755 | $498,203 | $555,360 |
| 2022 | $8,312,978 | $136,932 | $557,167 | $481,500 | 11 | $508,972 | $177,155 | $565,837 |
| 2021 | $8,732,222 | $460,797 | $489,363 | $427,000 | 12 | $453,601 | $425,035 | $579,554 |
| 2020 | $8,734,682 | $585,363 | $816,164 | $734,000 | 9 | — | $543,238 | $537,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable reported a distributable amount of $616K 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 grants included support for medical research and services, housing, education, and a theatre company. Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as seeking to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia says its mission is to address the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerate therapies, cures, and seizure prevention. Ole Miss Athletic Foundation describes its work as providing support for scholarships, facilities, salary supplements, and other needs of the University of Mississippi’s intercollegiate athletics department.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported nine grants totaling $747,220. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to Epilepsy Research Fund Inc. for medical research, $225,720 to Habitat for Humanity for its general fund, $125,000 to Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation for its general fund, and $100,000 to I Have a Dream Foundation for its general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia B Terwilliger, Bonnie T Meshad, and Tracy T Dean as trustees.
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie T. Meshad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia B. Terwilliger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy T. Dean
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/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 Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable
How much does Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable give each year?
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable gave $747K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $505K across 7 grants.
What is Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's typical grant size?
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $83,024, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable give grants?
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable gives mostly in Georgia: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's largest grantees?
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Epilepsy Research Fund Inc ($250,000), Habitat for Humanity ($225,720) and Children's Brain Tumor Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable?
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $776K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $616K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research and services, housing, education, and a theatre company. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable?
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 Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's EIN?
Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6218070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Terwilliger Family Foundation Charitable 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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