Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Georgia and other states.
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc gave $30K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,530
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,272
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $638,966
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (58% 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 Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 505 River Valley Road Nw, Sandy Springs, GA 30328-2917
Phone: (404) 606-3115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cherokee Chapter NSDAR ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Georgia (58%), followed by New York (19%), Tennessee (10%), Florida (7%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 $28K (2022) to $52K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Chapter NSDAR Canton, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Heards Ferry Elementary Eagle Alliance Sandy Springs, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Fund | $3,000 |
| St Jude Hospital Memphis, TN | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Covenant House Sandy Springs, GA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Boys Scouts of America Irving, TX | General Fund | $1,030 |
| Cathedral of St Philip Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $638,966 | $42,218 | $82,041 | $29,530 | 13 | $29,530 | $34,899 | $32,033 |
| 2023 | $678,347 | $25,157 | $63,077 | $31,448 | 14 | $31,448 | $21,101 | $32,504 |
| 2022 | $714,629 | $30,912 | $35,024 | $28,055 | 8 | $28,055 | $23,943 | $33,875 |
| 2021 | $722,736 | $33,629 | $45,101 | $38,475 | 11 | $38,475 | $28,957 | $36,056 |
| 2020 | $737,159 | $5,063 | $56,745 | $52,025 | 10 | — | $18,181 | $35,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, veterans’ well-being, and assistance to families experiencing economic hardship. The Atlanta Community Food Bank describes its mission as engaging, educating, and empowering the community to fight hunger and expand access to nutritious meals. Wounded Warrior Project says it focuses on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Solidarity Sandy Springs says it provides families experiencing economic hardship with access to food, hygiene items, and other essentials.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $29,530. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,000 each to Cherokee Chapter NSDAR and Heards Ferry Elementary Eagle Alliance; $3,000 each to Atlanta Community Food Bank, Doctors Without Borders, and St Jude Hospital; and $2,000 each to Covenant House, Wounded Warrior Project, and Center for Reproductive Rights. Solidarity Sandy Springs received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Tomlinson as chairman and Teresa Tomlinson as secretary/treasurer.
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc is led by Susan Tomlinson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Tomlinson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Teresa Tomlinson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tere Tomlinson (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Teresa Tomlinson (Secretary/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc gave $30K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 14 grants.
What is Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,272, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sandy Springs, GA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cherokee Chapter NSDAR ($5,000), Heards Ferry Elementary Eagle Alliance ($5,000) and Atlanta Community Food Bank ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc?
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc reported $639K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, veterans’ well-being, and assistance to families experiencing economic hardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tomlinson Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0811067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tomlinson Memorial 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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