Terrell Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Terrell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Athens, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,400 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$48,400
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $48,400 | 12 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Louise T Adams 233 Highland Avenue, Athens, GA 30606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (706) 369-7718 |
| What to submit | Applicants should submit a letter stating the request and/or need along with a copy of the organization's 501 (c)(3) letter. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. The organization will be notified only if application is granted. |
| Restrictions | Awards on unsolicited requests are geographically restricted to charitable organizations located in northeast Georgia with emphasis to organizations located in madison, oconee, clarke, stephens and franklin counties. |
What Terrell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 12 | $48,400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County Board of Education | Back to school, scholarships, other | $12,000 |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | Grandparents raising grandchildren | $7,500 |
| State Botanical Garden of Georgia | Winter wonderlights | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia | Embark uga program | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia | Foundation support | $4,400 |
| Oconee Hill Cemetery | Operations | $3,500 |
| Madison County Community Connection | Student and family support | $3,500 |
| Chosen for Life Ministry | Support for adoptive families | $2,000 |
| Madison County Senior Citizens Cent | Operations | $2,000 |
| Adventure Bags | Supporting children | $1,500 |
| Downtown Academy | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Ark | Support financial struggling familie | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louise T Adams
- John H Terrell III
- Greta T Convington
Questions people ask
Does Terrell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines. The organization will be notified only if application is granted..
How much does Terrell Family Foundation give?
$48,400 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Terrell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louise T Adams (Trustee), John H Terrell III (Trustee) and Greta T Convington (Trustee).
What does Terrell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, seniors and human services.