Tull Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tull Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.9 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $4.0 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$14.9 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$12,689
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.3 million the year before.
42% 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 | $11.3 million | 26 | $4,689 |
| 2024 | $14.9 million | 25 | $12,689 |
How to apply
Tull Family 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 Tull Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $4.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.3 million |
| California | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $400,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $125,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sewickley Academy | General support | $4.0 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Music building | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Mit generative ai fund | $2.0 million |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum | Baseball education | $1.0 million |
| Third Option Foundation | Support for injured government employees families | $1.0 million |
| USA Basketball Foundation | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame | General support | $950,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General purpose | $650,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Rett syndrome research | $400,000 |
| BPS Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Education | $250,000 |
| Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation | Support for underserved communities | $200,000 |
| New York Yankees Foundation Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| The Unit Foundation | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Alltru Incorporated | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Hamilton College | Education | $100,000 |
| HM3 Partners Independence Fund Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Borough of McDonald | General support of the mcdonald police department | $75,000 |
| Global Wildlife Trust Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Best of the Batch Foundation | Provide for financially challenged youth and families | $50,000 |
| Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research | Brain injury research | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Resilience Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Education | $50,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation | Educational scholarships | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J Tull
- Alba V Tull
Questions people ask
Does Tull Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tull Family Foundation give?
$14.9 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Tull Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas J Tull (Trustee) and Alba V Tull (Trustee).
What does Tull Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.