Terrell Family Foundation
Historical FunderAthens, Georgia · EIN 20-6020552 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LOUISE T ADAMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 233 HIGHLAND AVENUE, ATHENS GA 30606 |
| Phone | 7063697718 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER STATING THE REQUEST AND/OR NEED ALONG WITH A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 501 (C)(3) LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF APPLICATION IS GRANTED. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ON UNSOLICITED REQUESTS ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY RESTRICTED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA WITH EMPHASIS TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN MADISON, OCONEE, CLARKE, STEPHENS AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Board of Education | Danielsville, GA | Back to school, scholarships, other | $10,000 |
| Madison County Community Connection | Danielsville, GA | Student and family support | $6,000 |
| State Botanical Garden of Georgia | Athens, GA | Winter wonderlights | $5,000 |
| Athens Area Community Foundation | Athens, GA | Discretionary / operations | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Athens, GA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | Athens, GA | Grandparents raising grandchildren | $3,000 |
| Madison County Senior Citizens Cent | Danielsville, GA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Chosen for Life Ministry | Watkinsville, GA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Oconee Hill Cemetery | Athens, GA | Capital projects | $2,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Adv (Casa) | Athens, GA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Family Promise of Athens | Athens, GA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Ne Georgia | Athens, GA | Operations | $2,000 |
| The Ark | Athens, GA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Spring Creek Baptist Church | Madison, GA | Capital project | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $48,400 | 12 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602529349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6020552
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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