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Tull Charitable Foundation Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-1687028 Website

The Tull Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1986. The organization provides grant support for long-term growth and development to nonprofit organizations, with a particular focus on strengthening organizational capacity and promoting racial equity in the communities it serves.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$88.1M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.5M

-9.7% YoY

Grant Count

151

-13.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+4.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: The foundation's mission is to co-create a more just and equitable future by building partnerships with and investing in organizations making an impact in Metro Atlanta communities. The foundation builds trusting partnerships and invests primarily in nonprofits that focus their experience and expertise on promoting racial equity through their work.

Investment Priorities:

The foundation invests in organizations that:

  • Work in under-resourced communities
  • Provide services and support to historically marginalized people
  • Promote racial equity through their work and how they build their organization
  • Build community assets including parks and greenspace, cultural institutions, and educational institutions

Capacity Building Focus:

For many years, the foundation's signature grant program has centered on strengthening nonprofit capacity. This has involved investing in transformational initiatives that lead nonprofits serving Atlanta to new levels of scale, operating strength, and capacity. The foundation has supported core building blocks nonprofits need to expand their reach and deepen their impact, including new or expanded program space, technology enhancements, administrative infrastructure, and efforts to unlock additional federal funding.

In response to the current operating environment marked by shifting revenue streams, shrinking public dollars, and growing demand for essential services, the foundation is adapting its traditional approach. Beginning in 2026, the foundation will offer Rebuild Grants that help the region's nonprofits redesign their business models to better withstand ongoing changes in federal funding and policy.

Grantmaking

The foundation will offer three grant cycles in 2026 with equal grant dollars awarded at each cycle. Decisions will be made within eight weeks of grant proposal submissions.

Review Cycle

in 2026 with equal grant dollars awarded at each cycle. Decisions will be made within eight weeks of grant proposal submissions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation serves Metro Atlanta, defined as the 13 counties served by the United Way of Greater Atlanta. The foundation provides grant support for nonprofit organizations located in Georgia, with a primary focus on the Atlanta metropolitan region.

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Atlanta

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total Assets: $88.1 million
  • Annual Income: $5 million
  • Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization
  • EIN: 58-1687028
  • IRS Ruling Year: 1986
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$88,071,995$86,559,137$85,923,985
Revenue$1,313,221$2,412,425$930,005
Expenses$4,511,327$5,246,764$5,553,127
Qualifying Distributions$4,167,863$4,516,761$4,851,792
Net Investment Income$2,666,830$1,639,654$568,992
Distributable Amount$4,126,762$4,105,396$4,502,759

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M162 grants2020171 grants2021170 grants2022175 grants2023151 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ATLANTA LEGAL AID$100KATLANTA VOLUNTEER LAWYER…$100KATLANTA WEALTH BUILDING …$100KCOLLEGE AIM$100KATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN$75KACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR EN…$50KATLANTA BELTLINE PARTNER…$50KATLANTA HISTORY CENTER$50KCARINGWORKS$50KCOMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS O…$50K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

193<$50K23$50–100K26$100–250K7$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Tull Charitable Foundation Inc

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Executive Director: Gabrielle K. Sheely (gabby@tullfoundation.org)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

GABRIELLE SHEELYSECT/TREAS. & EXEC. DIRECTOR$230K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
LILLIAN C GIORNELLIBOARD MEMBER1
CLAY ROLADERBOARD MEMBER1
NAPOLEON RUTLEDGE JRBOARD MEMBER1
TIMOTHY P TASSOPOULOSBOARD MEMBER1
TINA FERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER1
GLEN JACKSONBOARD MEMBER1
BEVERLY DANIEL TATUMBOARD CHAIR1
GABRIELLE SHEELYSECT/TREAS. & EXEC. DIRECTOR40$230,000

Contact Information

Physical Address: Tull Charitable Foundation 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 4000 Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404-659-7079

Email: gabby@tullfoundation.org

Note: The foundation's offices are closed on Fridays.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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