Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $537,548 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$537,548
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $492,994 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $492,994 | 44 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $537,548 | 44 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 35 | $440,803 |
| Alabama | 9 | $96,745 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Menlo | City maintenance building | $50,000 |
| City of Menlo (Administrative) | Administrative grant assistant | $39,561 |
| Conservation Fund | Section 21 pinhoti trail reroute chattooga county | $36,800 |
| Menlo School | Playground updates & additions | $32,670 |
| Cedar Bluff School | Restroom renovations | $25,000 |
| Chattooga High School | Ctae careers on wheels | $20,000 |
| Summerville Recreation Departmentcity of Summerville | Summerville restroom/concession building | $20,000 |
| Trion Elementary School | Prek-5 technology ipads | $17,940 |
| Gaylesville School | School playground | $16,645 |
| Animal Advocates of Chattooga County | Animal rescue | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Chattooga County Unit | Chattooga unit | $15,000 |
| Summerville Trion Rotary Club | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Chattooga County Library System | Library programs, summer reading & improvements | $13,300 |
| Trion Elementary School | Outdoor music classroom | $12,148 |
| Chattooga County 4-H | Project achievement/tables and chairs | $10,500 |
| Chattooga County School District | Words on wheels | $10,000 |
| Family Care Center | Foundational stability hunger relief cherokee county | $10,000 |
| Gaylesville Volunteer Fire Departmentcity of Gaylesville | Rescue tools | $10,000 |
| Lyerly Elementary School | House system purchases | $10,000 |
| Lyerly Fire Department | Scba packs/bottles | $10,000 |
| Menlo Fire Departmentcity of Menlo | Turnout gear & fire equipment | $10,000 |
| Summerville Fire Departmentcity of Summerville | Equipment update/replacement | $10,000 |
| Trinity Animal Rescue Foundation | Tarf/chs help program | $10,000 |
| Valley Head School | Steam library enhancement | $10,000 |
| Summerville Police Department | Life source: police aed initiative | $9,425 |
| Public Parks and Recreation Board of Cherokee County | Enhancing visitor accessibility and experience | $8,759 |
| Cherokee County Public Library | Children's library reimagine & tech-savvy adults | $8,000 |
| City of Summerville | Celebrate independence | $7,500 |
| Town of Cedar Bluff | Fireworks | $7,500 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Cherokee County | Conference and learning suite | $7,100 |
| Chattooga County Literacy Council | Chattooga county education programs | $7,000 |
| Cub Scout Pack #38 and Troop #7 Summerville Ga | Kitchen equipment/scout assistance | $6,662 |
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Targeted support for senate bill 48 | $5,000 |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Round tables & storage carts | $5,000 |
| Mercy Senior Care | Grands who care | $5,000 |
| Trion Educational Foundation | Best essentials for students to thrive program | $5,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Flag retirement collection boxes | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center of Chattooga County | Shorten the line | $4,560 |
| City of Summervillemain Street Program | Downtown hanging basket/planting | $4,000 |
| NAMI Centre Inc | Dental care for those with mental illness | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Woods
- Paula Buice
- Arch Farrar
- Eddie Robertson
- Bill Alico
- Robert McWhorter
- Giuseppe Tambasco
- Jeffrey Richardson
- Allen Keen
- Heather Stokes
Questions people ask
Does Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation give?
$537,548 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Woods (President), Paula Buice (Director), Arch Farrar (Secretary) and Eddie Robertson (Vice President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.