Atticus Trust
Preselected recipients only
Atticus Trust is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $308,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$308,000
- Assets$26.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 10 | $23.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 9 | $26.9 million |
How to apply
Atticus 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 Atticus Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $410,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Green Lab Inc | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $308,000 |
| Environmental Law Institute | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $300,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $125,000 |
| One Generation Away | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Nashville Parks Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Society of St Andrew | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $20,000 |
| Turnip Green Creative Reuse | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $15,000 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin S Brown
- Ms Margaret Declercq
- Ms Susannah Scott-Barnes
- Ms Elizabeth M Brown
- Ms Sara Brown Fleishman
Questions people ask
Does Atticus Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Atticus Trust give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Atticus Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin S Brown (Trustee & Trust Committee), Ms Margaret Declercq (Trust Committee Member), Ms Susannah Scott-Barnes (Trust Committee Member) and Ms Elizabeth M Brown (Trust Committee Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Atticus Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.