Tillotson-Menlo Charitablefoundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMenlo, Georgia · EIN 20-3918578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$531K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$11.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,375 and $11,900.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
26% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Menlo (Administrative) | Menlo, GA | Administrative grant assistant | $41,540 |
| Gaylesville Volunteer Fire Departmentcity of Gaylesville | Gaylesville, AL | Replace service truck | $40,000 |
| Menlo Fire Departmentcity of Menlo | Menlo, GA | Fire equipment | $27,113 |
| Boys and Girls Club Chattooga County Unit | Summerville, GA | Chattooga unit | $25,400 |
| Animal Advocates of Chattooga County | Summerville, GA | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Cedar Bluff School | Cedar Bluff, AL | Restroom renovations | $25,000 |
| Menlo Housing Authority | Menlo, GA | Commercial lawn mower | $17,649 |
| Trion Elementary School | Trion, GA | Prek-5 technology chromebooks | $15,502 |
| Summerville Trion Rotary Club | Summerville, GA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Trinity Animal Rescue Foundation | Rome, GA | Tarf/Chs help program | $15,000 |
| Summerville Middle School | Summerville, GA | Connected classrooms initiative | $13,192 |
| Chattooga County 4-H | Summerville, GA | Project achievement/storage closet | $13,000 |
| Lyerly Fire Department | Lyerly, GA | Bunker gear/ppe | $12,839 |
| Chattooga County Library System | Summerville, GA | Library programs, summer reading & improvements | $11,900 |
| Summerville Fire Departmentcity of Summerville | Summerville, GA | Replacement of scba cylinders | $11,732 |
| City of Summerville | Summerville, GA | Celebrate independence | $10,000 |
| Family Care Center | Centre, AL | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation | Gadsden, AL | Gscc cherokee nurse training expansion | $10,000 |
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Summerville, GA | Ron clark academy | $10,000 |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Lyerly, GA | Lyerly house systems support | $10,000 |
| Summit's Sanctuarty | Leesburg, AL | Summit's sancuary | $10,000 |
| Town of Cedar Bluff | Cedar Bluff, AL | Fireworks | $10,000 |
| Trion Public Safety | Trion, GA | Rescue truck outfitting equipment | $10,000 |
| Valley Head School | Valley Head, AL | Technology/Furniture upgrades | $10,000 |
| Teloga Volunteer Fire Department | Summerville, GA | Breathing air and extrication stabilization | $9,600 |
| Cherokee County Animal Shelter | Canton, GA | Antiparasitic treatment & pet food pantry | $7,500 |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Lyerly, GA | Classroom chromebooks | $7,500 |
| Gore Area Volunteer Fire Department | Summerville, GA | Nfpa compliant equipment | $7,214 |
| Chattooga County Literacy Council | Summerville, GA | Chattooga county education programs | $7,000 |
| Weiss Lake Improvement Association | Centre, AL | Weiss lake channel markers | $7,000 |
| Cherokee County Public Library | Centre, AL | The quiet corner | $6,700 |
| Little River Arts Council | Mentone, AL | Moon lake arts collective | $6,000 |
| Chattooga Chamber of Commerce | Summerville, GA | Chattooga flex | $5,250 |
| Global Impact International Inc | Rome, GA | Grands who care | $5,000 |
| Trion Educational Foundation | Trion, GA | Best essentials for students to thrive program | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center of Chattooga County | Summerville, GA | Nourish and navigate | $4,844 |
| Summerville Police Department | Summerville, GA | Safe community gatherings initiative | $4,762 |
| Moon Lake Community Library | Mentone, AL | Computer refresh | $4,600 |
| City of Summervillemain Street Program | Summerville, GA | Downtown hanging basket/planting | $4,400 |
| Trion Elementary School | Trion, GA | Art/Teacher workroom | $4,375 |
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Summerville, GA | Calm corners K-2 sel support | $4,000 |
| Menlo Lions Club | Menlo, GA | College/Technical scholarships | $4,000 |
| Nami Centre Inc | Rome, GA | Dental care for those with mental illness | $4,000 |
| Gaylesville School | Gaylesville, AL | Heat for ffa greenhouse | $3,550 |
| Trion Elementary School | Trion, GA | Bulldo beat media team | $3,275 |
| Gaylesville School | Gaylesville, AL | Headsets for athletics | $3,250 |
| Chattooga County School District | Summerville, GA | Enhancing performance & presentation | $2,887 |
| Cancer Navigators | Rome, GA | Transportation assistance | $2,500 |
| Summerville Middle School | Summerville, GA | Tvs for cafeteria | $2,267 |
| Garrett Cemetery | Summerville, GA | Road access update | $2,200 |
| North Georgia Crisis Pregnancy Center | Summerville, GA | Abstinence education 2026 | $1,335 |
| Mentone Educational Resources Foundation | Mentone, AL | Merf house furniture | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $530,676 | 52 |
| 2024 | $537,548 | 44 |
| 2023 | $492,994 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602579349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3918578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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