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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7256190

Trailsend Foundation

A private foundation in Atlanta, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 47 grants and $6.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $6,647,635

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $116,637,985
  • Tax year 2023

    $8,129,300

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $114,881,283
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,232,500

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $116,391,196
  • Tax year 2021

    $6,615,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $118,817,898
  • Tax year 2020

    $6,327,500

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $109,861,017
  • Tax year 2019

    $6,194,800

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $108,526,741

Grants paid in 2024

47 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Special project support

    $1,100,000
  2. Hawaii School for GirlsHonolulu, HI

    General operating support

    $1,000,000
  3. University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MT

    Special project support

    $685,000
  4. American Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania IncLouisville, KY

    General operating support

    $500,000
  5. Planned Parenthood Southeast IncAtlanta, GA

    Program support

    $400,000
  6. University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MT

    Special project support

    $315,000
  7. Hawaii Preparatory AcademyKamuela, HI

    Capital campaign

    $300,000
  8. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Program support

    $250,000
  9. Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MT

    Program support

    $250,000
  10. The Shore FoundationNorth Sydney, Australia

    General operating support

    $250,000
  11. Polynesian Voyaging SocietyHonolulu, HI

    Special project support

    $150,000
  12. Atlanta Police FoundationAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  13. Cure Childhood Cancer IncAtlanta, GA

    Program support

    $100,000
  14. Mississippi State UniversityMS State, MS

    Special project support

    $100,000
  15. Property & Environment Research CenterBozeman, MT

    General operating support

    $100,000
  16. Tudor State Foundation LimitedMoss Vale, Australia

    Support for scholarships

    $100,000
  17. Kapiolani Health FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Program support

    $85,000
  18. Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TX

    Special project support

    $75,000
  19. Georgia ConservancyAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  20. Land Trust Alliance IncorporatedWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $50,000
  21. Myeloma Foundation of Australia IncRichard, Australia

    Myeloma support nurses and services

    $50,000
  22. North Fulton Community CharitiesRoswell, GA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  23. Steadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, CO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  24. The Livestrong FoundationAustin, TX

    General operating support

    $50,000
  25. Wilderness SocietyWashington, DC

    Special project support

    $50,000
  26. Twin Bridges Rural Fire DepartmentTwin Bridges, MT

    Special project support

    $46,135
  27. Empower GolfHunters Hill, Australia

    Support to provide specialized golf services and clinics to individuals living with a disability across australia

    $30,000
  28. Agape Community Center IncAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  29. City of Refuge IncAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  30. Covenant House GeorgiaAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  31. Georgia Department of Human ServicesAtlanta, GA

    Program support

    $25,000
  32. Good Samaritan Health CenterAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  33. Greenwich Country Day School IncGreenwich, CT

    General operating support

    $25,000
  34. Health Education Assessment and Leadership IncAtlanta, GA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  35. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    Program support

    $25,000
  36. Where There's A WillScone, Australia

    Support for student leadership programs and professional development opportunities for teachers within the upper hunter community

    $25,000
  37. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $20,000
  38. Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $20,000
  39. Firewood Bank of the Ruby ValleySheridan, MT

    General operating support

    $20,000
  40. Hilton Head Island Deep Well ProjectHilton Head, SC

    General operating support

    $15,000
  41. Southeastern Guide Dogs IncPalmetto, FL

    General operating support

    $15,000
  42. Access FundBoulder, CO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  43. Firewood Bank of the Ruby ValleySheridan, MT

    General operating support

    $10,000
  44. Treasure State FoundationHelena, MT

    Program support

    $10,000
  45. Twin Bridges Senior & Community Center IncTwin Bridges, MT

    General operating support

    $10,000
  46. Ruby Valley Food PantrySheridan, MT

    General operating support

    $5,000
  47. Jacksons Community Gardens IncSheridan, MT

    Program support

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $1,360,00040% of the total
  2. Health4 grants $535,00016% of the total
  3. International aid1 grant $500,00015% of the total
  4. Environment6 grants $205,0006% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $150,0004% of the total
  6. Medical research2 grants $150,0004% of the total
  7. 9 other causes10 grants $486,13514% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia14 grants $2,275,000
  2. Hawaii4 grants $1,535,000
  3. Montana11 grants $1,452,635
  4. Kentucky1 grant $500,000
  5. District of Columbia3 grants $120,000
  6. Mississippi1 grant $100,000
  7. Colorado2 grants $60,000
  8. Texas1 grant $50,000
  9. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  10. Tennessee1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James C KennedyCHAIR/TRUSTEE Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Blair Parry-OkedenPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Nancy K RigbyTREASURER/SECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Barbara K HartyVICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Andrew Parry-OkedenVICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • John M DyerVICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 0.4Pay $0
  • Jessie S McKellarASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0

The return

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