Luluma Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Luluma Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.2 million in 183 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.2 million
- Number of grants183
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12.0 million the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $6.6 million | 180 | $30.3 million |
| 2024 | $12.0 million | 171 | $21.7 million |
| 2025 | $8.2 million | 183 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
Luluma Charitable Trust 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 Luluma Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 165 | $7.0 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $350,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $275,000 |
| California | 4 | $185,000 |
| New York | 3 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $85,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings for Kids | General operating | $350,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | General operating | $275,000 |
| Kates Club Inc | General operating | $250,000 |
| Mercy Care Foundation Inc | General operating | $250,000 |
| Fernbank Museum | General operating | $200,000 |
| 4DWN Project | General operating | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project | General operating | $150,000 |
| Kennesaw State University | General operating | $147,300 |
| Nsoro Foundation | General operating | $125,000 |
| Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse | General operating | $100,000 |
| Furkids | General operating | $100,000 |
| First Step Staffing | General operating | $100,000 |
| Neighbor in Need | General operating | $100,000 |
| Georgia Works | General operating | $100,000 |
| Vision to Learn | General operating | $100,000 |
| Frankie and Andys Place | General operating | $100,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta | General operating | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Metro Atlanta | General operating | $100,000 |
| Museum of Design Atlanta (Moda) | General operating | $100,000 |
| Georgia State University Project Healthy Grandparents | General operating | $100,000 |
| Annandale at Suwanee Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Automotive Training Center | General operating | $100,000 |
| Nana Grants | General operating | $100,000 |
| East Atlanta Kids Club | General operating | $100,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation | General operating | $75,000 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | General operating | $75,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | General operating | $75,000 |
| The Literacy Lab | General operating | $75,000 |
| Live-Thrive Atlanta | General operating | $75,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | General operating | $75,000 |
| Canine Cellmates | General operating | $75,000 |
| Sheltering Arms | General operating | $75,000 |
| Refugee Womens Network | General operating | $75,000 |
| Urban Health and Wellness (THR Urban Clinic of Atlanta) | General operating | $75,000 |
| Living on Purpose Atl | General operating | $75,000 |
| Lekotek | General operating | $65,000 |
| Special Needs School of Gwinnett | General operating | $50,000 |
| House Proud Atlanta | General operating | $50,000 |
| Piston Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Works | General operating | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware
Questions people ask
Does Luluma Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luluma Charitable Trust give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2025, across 183 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Luluma Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware (Trustee).
What does Luluma Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.