Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $920,765, including support for charitable organizations in California, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc gave $921K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $920,765
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,706
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,584,282
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (59% 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 Tripp & Blair Rackley Family 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: 850 W Conway Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 202-0477
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($539K). Together the top 10 received $920K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 59 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (59%), Georgia (40%), and Tennessee (1%). These shares describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 $613K (2020) to $921K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $921K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $538,965 |
| Georgia Tech Athletic Association Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $182,500 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $61,000 |
| CAMP SOUTHERN GROUND inc Fayetteville, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Peachtree Road UMC Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $38,500 |
| Masters Tournament Foundation Augusta, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,300 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Madison Morgan Conservancy Madison, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alexander Tharpe Fund Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $13,584,282 | $176,517 | $1,040,367 | $920,765 | 11 | $920,765 | $438,158 | $1,039,067 |
| 2023 | $14,296,268 | $1,067,362 | $1,037,489 | $850,000 | 10 | $850,000 | $452,377 | $903,765 |
| 2022 | $14,266,395 | $3,837,273 | $1,037,673 | $900,000 | 14 | $900,000 | $3,309,960 | $847,324 |
| 2021 | $11,466,795 | $1,035,294 | $858,245 | $726,658 | 13 | $726,658 | $119,534 | $889,066 |
| 2020 | $11,289,746 | $656,153 | $750,078 | $613,268 | 11 | — | $119,501 | $724,459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
The available information does not state a mission or formal funding priorities for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Georgia Tech Athletic Association describes its work as promoting Georgia Tech’s educational programs through student participation in athletics and empowering student-athletes in academics, competition, and life. Camp Southern Ground says it integrates typically developing children with neurodiverse, military, and underserved children in its summer camp, and supports veterans and their families through year-round programs. Camp Twin Lakes describes offering recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. Georgia Tech Alumni Association says it serves alumni and the Institute through programming and engagement that fosters lifelong relationships and philanthropic support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $920,765. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $538,965, with a median of $25,000. The largest reported grants were $538,965 to Schwab Charitable, $182,500 to Georgia Tech Athletic Association, $61,000 to Georgia Tech Foundation, $50,000 to Camp Southern Ground, and $38,500 to Peachtree Road UMC. Other grants included $25,000 to Masters Tournament Foundation, $10,300 to Camp Twin Lakes, and $10,000 to Ducks Unlimited.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brady Rackley III as president and Blair Rackley as secretary/treasurer.
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc is led by Brady Rackley III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brady Rackley III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Blair Rackley
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc
How much does Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc gave $921K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $850K across 10 grants.
What is Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $83,706, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($538,965), Georgia Tech Athletic Association ($182,500) and Georgia Tech Foundation ($61,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc?
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $921K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission or formal funding priorities for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tripp & Blair Rackley Family 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 Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1586843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tripp & Blair Rackley Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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