Atticus Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 58-1796390 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$26.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Green Lab Inc | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $308,000 |
| Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $300,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $125,000 |
| One Generation Away | Franklin, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Nashville Parks Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
| Society of St Andrew | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $20,000 |
| Turnip Green Creative Reuse | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $15,000 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,035,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,050,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349100144
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1796390
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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