William J Tully Foundation
The William J Tully Foundation is a private foundation based in New Rochelle, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving to preselected charitable organizations and stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
William J Tully Foundation at a glance
In short: William J Tully Foundation gave $27K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $941.379), mostly in New York. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,300
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $941
- +53.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $160,305
- -15.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William J Tully Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 Greens Way, New Rochelle, NY 10805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J Tully Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calvary Hospice Fund ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. California received 7%, Washington, DC received 5%, and Florida received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William J Tully Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $620; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Hospice Fund Bronx, NY | Charitable | $5,100 |
| Iona Preparatory School New Rochelle, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Ursline School Fund New Rochelle, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Bronx, NY | Charitable | $2,100 |
| Pelham Civic Association Pelham, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Council 4413 Pelham, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mt St Michael School Bronx, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Wildilife Conservation Society Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| De Lasalle High School Concord, CA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Olph Church Pelham, NY | Charitable | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,305 | $9,718 | $27,900 | $27,300 | 29 | $27,900 | $9,118 | — |
| 2024 | $190,623 | $9,834 | $25,050 | $24,550 | 40 | $24,800 | $9,584 | — |
| 2023 | $206,523 | $725 | $35,135 | $34,400 | 28 | $34,650 | $6,817 | — |
| 2022 | $260,031 | $17,164 | $40,132 | $39,450 | 33 | $39,700 | $16,914 | — |
| 2021 | $249,517 | $13,462 | $25,551 | $24,775 | 28 | $25,025 | $13,089 | $11,889 |
| 2020 | $238,354 | $-24,499 | $24,732 | $23,800 | 24 | — | $11,002 | $13,744 |
| 2019 | $325,978 | $26,936 | $38,205 | $36,200 | 25 | — | $26,373 | $15,016 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools, a hospice fund, religious organizations, a civic association, and a conservation organization. Among its grantees, CLC Foundation Inc. describes its mission as providing financial services and other assistance to people with disabilities; Fordham University describes its mission as advancing learning through research and education; and Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $27,300. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,100, with a median of $300. Its largest grants included $5,100 to Calvary Hospice Fund, $3,500 to Iona Preparatory School, $3,000 to Ursuline School Fund, and $2,100 to Little Sisters of the Poor. Other notable grants included $2,000 each to Pelham Civic Association and Knights of Columbus Council 4413, and $1,500 to Mt St Michael School and Wildlife Conservation Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christopher Tully is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
William J Tully Foundation is led by Christopher Tully, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Tully
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 William J Tully Foundation
How much does William J Tully Foundation give each year?
William J Tully Foundation gave $27K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 40 grants.
What is William J Tully Foundation's typical grant size?
William J Tully Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $941, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William J Tully Foundation that year got $620 on average.
Where does William J Tully Foundation give grants?
William J Tully Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Rochelle, NY (7 grants), Bronx, NY (5 grants), Pelham, NY (5 grants) and Winter Park, FL (2 grants).
Does William J Tully Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on William J Tully Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are William J Tully Foundation's largest grantees?
William J Tully Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Calvary Hospice Fund ($5,100), Iona Preparatory School ($3,500) and Ursline School Fund ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William J Tully Foundation?
William J Tully Foundation reported $160K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What does William J Tully Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools, a hospice fund, religious organizations, a civic association, and a conservation organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J Tully 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 William J Tully Foundation's EIN?
William J Tully Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6192373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does William J Tully 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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