Private foundation · Atlanta, GA

Trailsend Foundation

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Typical grant size
$20K $50K $100K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
62
Repeat grantees
32
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

James C Kennedy
CHAIR/TRUSTEE
Blair Parry-okeden
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
Nancy K Rigby
TREASURER/SECRETARY
Barbara K Harty
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
Andrew Parry-okeden
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
John M Dyer
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE
Jessie S Mckellar
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Jennifer E Blake
ASSISTANT SECRETARY (UNTIL 04/21)

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
241
Total grants awarded
$42.1M
Total amount
$175K
Average grant
$2.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$6.6M
47 grants
2023
$8.1M
39 grants
2022
$8.2M
40 grants
2021
$6.6M
37 grants
2020
$6.3M
38 grants
2019
$6.2M
40 grants

Top recipients

12 grants · GA · ≈ likely match
$9.3M
6 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$6.0M
3 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$3.0M
7 grants · GA · ✓ Exact match
$2.6M
Ducks Unlimited Inc
2 grants · DC
$2.0M
Hunter Medical Research Institute
3 grants
$1.5M
3 grants · KY · ✓ Exact match
$1.5M
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M
2 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M
2 grants · MD · ≈ likely match
$1.0M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Emory University
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$1.1M
Hawaii School for Girls
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HI · TY 2024
$1.0M
University of Montana Foundation
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$685K
American Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
KY · TY 2024
$500K
Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$400K
University of Montana Foundation
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$315K
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
HI · TY 2024
$300K
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$250K
The Shore Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TY 2024
$250K
Emory University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$250K
Polynesian Voyaging Society
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
HI · TY 2024
$150K
Mississippi State University
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
MS · TY 2024
$100K
Property & Environment Research Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$100K
Cure Childhood Cancer Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$100K
Atlanta Police Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$100K
Tudor State Foundation Limited
SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
TY 2024
$100K
Kapiolani Health Foundation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
HI · TY 2024
$85K
Operation Homefront
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$75K
Georgia Conservancy
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$50K
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CO · TY 2024
$50K
The Livestrong Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$50K
Wilderness Society
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$50K
Myeloma Foundation of Australia Inc
MYELOMA SUPPORT NURSES AND SERVICES
TY 2024
$50K
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$50K
North Fulton Community Charities
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$50K
Twin Bridges Rural Fire Department
SPECIAL PROJECT SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$46K
Empower Golf
SUPPORT TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED GOLF SERVICES AND CLINICS TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH A DISABILITY ACROSS AUSTRALIA
TY 2024
$30K
Where There's a Will
SUPPORT FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS WITHIN THE UPPER HUNTER …
TY 2024
$25K
City of Refuge Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$25K
Georgia Department of Human Services
PROGRAM SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$25K
Good Samaritan Health Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$25K
Health Education Assessment and Leadership Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$25K
Vanderbilt University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
TN · TY 2024
$25K
Covenant House Georgia
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$25K
Greenwich Country Day School Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CT · TY 2024
$25K
Agape Community Center Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GA · TY 2024
$25K
Firewood Bank of the Ruby Valley
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$20K
Environmental Defense Fund Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$20K
Earthjustice
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SC · TY 2024
$15K
Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FL · TY 2024
$15K
Access Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CO · TY 2024
$10K
Treasure State Foundation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$10K
Twin Bridges Senior & Community Center Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$10K
Firewood Bank of the Ruby Valley
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$10K
Ruby Valley Food Pantry
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$5K
Jacksons Community Gardens Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MT · TY 2024
$2K
University of Denver
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
CO · TY 2023
$2.0M
Emory University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
GA · TY 2023
$1.1M
Hawaii School for Girls
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HI · TY 2023
$1.0M

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.