Tru Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 46-1347832

Tru Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $118K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.

Tru Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Tru Foundation Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$12,500
Grants made (2020)
2
Average grant
$6,250
Median grant
$6,250
Total assets
$118,327
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Tru Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2020

Gift Cards: $12KGift Cards$12K100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc: $500100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc$500

The largest 2020 recipient was Gift Cards ($12K). Together the top 2 received $13K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Atlanta

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K2 grants2020

In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gift Cards Atlanta, GAChristmas Giveaway$12,000
100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GABag Lunch Fundraiser$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2020$118,327$144,000$27,082$12,5002

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Tru Foundation Inc is led by Nakesha Epps, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Nakesha Epps

    President

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Allen Parks

    Board Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Latoya Dixon

    Board Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Tauheed Epps

    Board Member

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Tru Foundation Inc

How much does Tru Foundation Inc give each year?

Tru Foundation Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Tru Foundation Inc?

Tru Foundation Inc reported $118K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $144K.

What is Tru Foundation Inc?

Tru Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $118K in total assets as of 2020.

Where does Tru Foundation Inc operate?

Tru Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia.

What is Tru Foundation Inc's EIN?

Tru Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1347832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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