Trailsend Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trailsend Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$149 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.0 million the year before.
48% 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 | $6.0 million | 39 | $142 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 47 | $149 million |
How to apply
Trailsend 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 Trailsend Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $455,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 14 | $2.3 million |
| Hawaii | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Montana | 11 | $1.5 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $120,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Special project support | $1.1 million |
| Hawaii School for Girls | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| University of Montana Foundation | Special project support | $685,000 |
| American Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania Inc | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc | Program support | $400,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Special project support | $315,000 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Emory University | Program support | $250,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Program support | $250,000 |
| The Shore Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Polynesian Voyaging Society | Special project support | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer Inc | Program support | $100,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Special project support | $100,000 |
| Property & Environment Research Center | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Tudor State Foundation Limited | Support for scholarships | $100,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Program support | $85,000 |
| Operation Homefront | Special project support | $75,000 |
| Georgia Conservancy | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance Incorporated | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Myeloma Foundation of Australia Inc | Myeloma support nurses and services | $50,000 |
| North Fulton Community Charities | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Livestrong Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Special project support | $50,000 |
| Twin Bridges Rural Fire Department | Special project support | $46,135 |
| Empower Golf | Support to provide specialized golf services and clinics to individuals living with a disability across australia | $30,000 |
| Agape Community Center Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| City of Refuge Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Georgia | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Georgia Department of Human Services | Program support | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Health Education Assessment and Leadership Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Program support | $25,000 |
| Where There's A Will | Support for student leadership programs and professional development opportunities for teachers within the upper hunter community | $25,000 |
| Earthjustice | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Firewood Bank of the Ruby Valley | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project | General operating support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Kennedy
- Blair Parry-Okeden
- Nancy K Rigby
- Barbara K Harty
- Andrew Parry-Okeden
- John M Dyer
- Jessie S McKellar
Questions people ask
Does Trailsend Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trailsend Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Trailsend Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James C Kennedy (Chair/Trustee), Blair Parry-Okeden (President/Trustee), Nancy K Rigby (Treasurer/Secretary) and Barbara K Harty (Vice President/Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Trailsend Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.