Tully Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Charlton, MA EIN: 88-2459522

The Tully Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlton, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Massachusetts groups serving children in foster care, people with disabilities, and local residents, as well as organizations outside Massachusetts.

Key facts about Tully Family Foundation

In short: Tully Family Foundation gave $28K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-2459522
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$27,500
Grants made (2023)
18
Average grant
$1,528
Median grant
$1,250
Total assets
$72,043
Primary geography
Massachusetts (84% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$72K

-28.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$28K

Grant Count

18

Avg Grant Size

$2K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tully Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Tully Family Foundation gives

  • In 2023 it paid out 599% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include foster care, disability services, health care, youth programs, tutoring, animal welfare, and assistance to seniors and local residents. For example, Rise Above Foundation says its mission is to provide Massachusetts children in foster care with access to enriching activities and opportunities. Center of Hope Foundation says it provides people with disabilities and their families resources, services, and opportunities to participate in their communities and lead fulfilling lives. Beagle Freedom Project says its mission is to eliminate animal suffering through rescue and public education.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2023, the foundation gave $27,500 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,250.

Notable grants included $5,000 to Rise Above Foundation; $2,500 each to Center of Hope Foundation and REAS; and $2,000 each to Boston Children’s Hospital, Camp Sunshine, St Joseph’s Church, and The Joseph Middlemiss. Other listed recipients included FOCAS and Helping Hand, each with $1,500; Boys Girls Club of Worcester, Raising Hands Tutoring, and Thrive Support Advocacy, each with $1,000; and Beagle Freedom Project, which received $500.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Charlton, Massachusetts. In 2023, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 7% to Maine, 4% to New Jersey, 2% to California, and 2% to Maryland.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

CharltonWorcesterBethesdaBostonCascoDracutGreenvaleHighland ParkMarlboroughNorth GraftonNorthbridgeSouthbridgeValley Village

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2022 18 grants2023

In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $28K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Rise Above Foundation: $5KRise Above Foundation$5KCenter of Hope Foundation: $3KCenter of Hope Foundation$3KReas: $3KReas$3KBoston Chidlren's Hospital: $2KBoston Chidlren's Hospital$2KCamp Sunshine: $2KCamp Sunshine$2KSt Joseph's Church: $2KSt Joseph's Church$2KThe Joseph Middlemiss: $2KThe Joseph Middlemiss$2KFocas: $2KFocas$2KHelping Hand: $2KHelping Hand$2KBoys Girls Club of Worcester: $1KBoys Girls Club of Worcester$1K

The largest 2023 recipient was Rise Above Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $22K.

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

18<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rise Above Foundation Northbridge, MAProviding Massachusetts children in foster care with enriching activities AND opportunities.$5,000
Center of Hope Foundation Southbridge, MAprovide people with disabilities and their families from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds with resources, services and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.$2,500
Reas Charlton, MAFuel cost assistance to seniors in Charlton.$2,500
Boston Chidlren's Hospital Boston, MABoston marathon, medical research in support for families caring for sick children.$2,000
Camp Sunshine Casco, MEretreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through the various stages of a childs illness. The program is free of charge to families and includes on-site medical support. Bereavement sessions are also offered for families who have experienced the death of a child from a supported illness.$2,000
St Joseph's Church Charlton, MAEDGE - grades 6-8 education program.$2,000
The Joseph Middlemiss Dracut, MAGifts to patients and families during long hospital stays. Accomodations to families commuting far distances to hospitals. Training and support to teachers, tutoring for struggling students.$2,000
Focas Charlton, MACharlton Animal Shelter - helping town's stray dogs, cats. Buys food to help pet owners with financial trouble.$1,500
Helping Hand Charlton, MAProvide Charitable Giving to Charlton Residents.$1,500
Boys Girls Club of Worcester Worcester, MARun and maintain four clubhouses, employing a skilled staff, and being able to provide numerous programs and services to over 8,000 youth annually.$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2023 $72,043 $4,737 $33,157 $27,500 across 18 grants
2022 $100,463 $100,463 — 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2022 2023
Metric20232022
Total Assets$72,043$100,463
Revenue$4,737$100,463
Expenses$33,157—
Qualifying Distributions$27,500—
Net Investment Income$3,874$463
Distributable Amount$4,591$807

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Darlene Tully, Eric E Tully, Megan J Tully, Emily A Ray, and Lindsey J Mann as trustees.

Tully Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Darlene Tully

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emily A. Ray

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric E. Tully

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lindsey J. Mann

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan J. Tully

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 28 Hyde Rd, Charlton, MA 01507
Phone: (508) 498-4595

Frequently asked questions about Tully Family Foundation

How much does Tully Family Foundation give each year?

Tully Family Foundation gave $28K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Tully Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Tully Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,528, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Tully Family Foundation give grants?

Tully Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlton, MA (5 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).

Does Tully Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2023: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Tully Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Tully Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Tully Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Rise Above Foundation ($5,000), Center of Hope Foundation ($2,500) and Reas ($2,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

How large is Tully Family Foundation?

Tully Family Foundation reported $72K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Tully Family Foundation fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include foster care, disability services, health care, youth programs, tutoring, animal welfare, and assistance to seniors and local residents. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Tully Family Foundation?

The foundation states that it 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 88-2459522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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