Trilith Foundation Inc
Trilith Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Carrollton, Georgia, formed in 2020. It supports creative professionals and communities through mental health and crisis-care resources, studio enrichment, creative and educational experiences, and community events.
Trilith Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Trilith Foundation Inc gave $192K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $191,943
- -89.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,996
- -89.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,787
- Total assets
- $602,374
- +81.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Trilith Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2827, Carrollton, GA 30112
Website: https://trilithfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Trilith Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bearing Bike Works ($25K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Carrollton, Georgia. Its mental health subsidy is for eligible people who have lived and/or worked in Georgia during the prior year. The listed 2023 grantees are in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Trilith Foundation Inc gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $192K (2024) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bearing Bike Works Atlanta, GA | To Support Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Fayette Senior Services Fayetteville, GA | To Support Acquiring Equipment | $17,573 |
| Healing Bridge Clinic Peachtree City, GA | To Provide Funds for Remodeling the Clinic | $17,573 |
| Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity Jonesboro, GA | To Support Organization's Mission | $17,573 |
| Southside Support Peachtree City, GA | To Support Organization's Mission | $17,573 |
| Midwest Food Bank Peachtree City, GA | To Provide Support for the Mission | $8,787 |
| Promise Place Fayetteville, GA | To Support Victims of Domestic Violence | $8,787 |
| Southern Conservation Trust Fayetteville, GA | To Support Organization's Mission | $8,787 |
| The Eden Project Fayetteville, GA | To Support Essential Resources and Programs | $8,787 |
| Two Sparrows Village Inc Union City, GA | To Support Organization's Mission | $8,787 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $602,374 | $3,377,566 | $3,144,850 | $191,943 | 16 | $27 |
| 2023 | $332,871 | $3,900,933 | $3,803,084 | $1,798,438 | 16 | $37 |
| 2022 | $103,949 | $75,480 | $287,041 | — | — | $480 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it exists “to enrich the lives of the creators and the makers who inspire the world.” Its website describes support for creatives through mental, physical, spiritual, and relational resources. Programs include a mental health subsidy, crisis care, studio enrichment for production crews, student experiences, and curated events. The mental health subsidy reimburses eligible Georgia creatives and athletes for up to $500 in counseling or therapy; it is support for individuals, not a grant program for outside applicants.
The 2024 filing also describes the Trilith Experience, which offers tours of Trilith Town, Trilith Studios, and studio vendors; educational and cultural programming; creative showcases; and community events. The filing says the 2024 enrichment and inspiration series included concerts, live theater, guest-speaker learning sessions, and lunch-and-learns.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its annual Reel People Care fundraiser benefits 15 nonprofit organizations. Eligible nonprofits are selected by a committee of stakeholders and staff, must meet set criteria, and are vetted as legitimate 501(c)(3) organizations. They receive tables at the event and keep ticket proceeds, while the foundation provides the stage and pays associated costs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported giving $1,798,438 across 16 grants. The available information does not establish a typical grant size. Its largest listed 2023 grant was $1,500,000 to Trilith Institute Inc. The institute describes its mission as developing and advancing storytellers, including writers, directors, producers, performers, and arts educators. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 16 grants totaling $191,943.
Other listed 2023 recipients received $18,087 each: Fayette Senior Services Inc., which describes its work as supporting older adults’ well-being and independent living; Southern Conservation Trust, which describes its work as stewarding lands and providing environmental education; Two Sparrows Village Inc., which describes its work as supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in an inclusive living community; and Christian City Inc., which describes its work as providing housing, healthcare, crisis intervention, and community-building for children, youth, families, and older adults. The Forest School received $19,896 and describes its mission as helping each person find a calling that will change the world.
The listed recipients are not a complete account of all 16 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Elizabeth Dixon, president and executive director; John Stephenson, vice president; Ryan Haning, treasurer; Alison Butler, secretary; and board members Dan T Cathy, Frank Patterson, and Ross Cathy. The filing also lists Hannah Webb as director of programs and Jordan Preston as director of events.
Trilith Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Dixon, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Dixon
President & Executive Director
Executive Di → President & Executive, 2023
President & Executive → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$229K (2023) → $231K (2024)
Hannah Webb
Director of Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$137K (2024)
Jordan Preston
Director of Events
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Dan T. Cathy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Patterson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Stephenson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Cathy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Haning
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Butler
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rob Parker (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $231K, to Elizabeth Dixon (President & Exec Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Trilith Foundation Inc
How much does Trilith Foundation Inc give each year?
Trilith Foundation Inc gave $192K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 16 grants.
What is Trilith Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Trilith Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,787, and its average grant was $11,996, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Trilith Foundation Inc give grants?
Trilith Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fayetteville, GA (7 grants), Peachtree City, GA (5 grants) and Union City, GA (2 grants).
Does Trilith Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Trilith Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization's Mission" (9 grants).
Who are Trilith Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Trilith Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bearing Bike Works ($25,000), Fayette Senior Services ($17,573) and Healing Bridge Clinic ($17,573), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Trilith Foundation Inc?
Trilith Foundation Inc reported $602K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Trilith Foundation Inc fund?
The organization states that it exists “to enrich the lives of the creators and the makers who inspire the world.” Its website describes support for creatives through mental, physical, spiritual, and relational resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trilith Foundation Inc?
Trilith Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check trilithfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Trilith Foundation Inc's EIN?
Trilith Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4305492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Trilith Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/trilith-foundation-inc-morg_97ec7d53aaa14abca46bd93825beb833
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