Tully Family Foundation
The Tully Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1998, it supports education, religious causes and religious education, family services, philanthropy, medical services, child welfare, and water safety education.
Tully Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tully Family Foundation gave $561K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $560,650
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,012
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,292,480
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tully Family Foundation
- 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: 222 N Lasalle Street Suite 1925, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 917-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tully Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Blackhawks Charities ($50K).
Organizations only. It also paid 55 grants to individuals ($510,650), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
333 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 316 grants of 333 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 18% to Ohio, 10% to California, 3% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tully Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $548K (2019) to $707K (2023). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $561K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $507,500 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Charities Chicago, IL | Philanthropic | $50,000 |
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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 | $8,292,480 | $157,617 | $611,631 | $560,650 | 56 | $560,650 | $106,635 | $739,396 |
| 2023 | $8,746,494 | $105,664 | $772,604 | $706,500 | 62 | $706,500 | $49,160 | $651,488 |
| 2022 | $9,418,757 | $52,832 | $814,382 | $673,200 | 71 | $673,201 | — | $653,156 |
| 2021 | $10,180,309 | $1,637,076 | $820,860 | $705,302 | 74 | $705,302 | $1,521,518 | $706,292 |
| 2020 | $9,358,768 | $1,147,308 | $765,140 | $691,920 | 70 | — | $1,074,088 | $641,587 |
| 2019 | $8,976,600 | $2,305,351 | $567,574 | $548,209 | 66 | — | $2,284,525 | $544,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tully Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $739K 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 Foundation states its mission is to work for justice and fair treatment of all. Its 2024 grants included support for universities, scholarship programs, charitable organizations, and medical institutions. John Carroll University describes its work as a Jesuit Catholic university focused on academic rigor, inclusive excellence, and care for the whole person. Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. Northwestern University describes its commitments to teaching, research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 56 grants totaling $560,650. Grants ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $100,000 to John Carroll University for education; $50,000 to Chicago Blackhawks Charities for philanthropic purposes; $50,000 to an individual recipient for mobility rehabilitation; and $50,000 to Eisenhower Health Foundation to support a hospital. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Evans Scholars Foundation for scholarships and $25,000 to Northwestern University for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Tully as president and Bridget Tully as secretary.
Tully Family Foundation is led by Matthew Tully, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Tully
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Bridget Tully
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ellen Danaher Tully (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas M. Tully (2019–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Tully Family Foundation
How much does Tully Family Foundation give each year?
Tully Family Foundation gave $561K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $707K across 62 grants.
What is Tully Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tully Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,012, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tully Family Foundation give grants?
Tully Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (18%) and California (10%).
Does Tully Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Tully Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (9 grants) and "Religious" (6 grants).
How large is Tully Family Foundation?
Tully Family Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $561K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $739K (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 Tully Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation states its mission is to work for justice and fair treatment of all. Its 2024 grants included support for universities, scholarship programs, charitable organizations, and medical institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tully Family Foundation?
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 Tully Family Foundation's EIN?
Tully Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4156972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Tully Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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