Luluma Charitable Trust makes a small number of very large, general operating gifts to established nonprofits outside its home city, prioritizing organizations that provide family-focused health/housing supports and land conservation, and that serve Indigenous or mutual-benefit constituencies. Its grants are unrestricted (GENERAL OPERATING) and targeted to well-known institutions rather than small projects. The foundation appears to favor strategic, high-dollar impact investments rather than broad, diversified giving.
Concentrated and high-value: very few grants (three) making large, unrestricted general operating awards; appears to fund established regional or thematic institutions rather than many small or experimental projects.
Luluma Charitable Trust Xxxxx8009’s recent giving is marked by a very large unrestricted gift to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, followed by another seven-figure general operating grant to GA Trust for Public Land. That combination points to a funder that backs established organizations with broad operating support rather than narrow project grants. The trust’s grant list also shows repeated support for Nana Grants, Automotive Training Center, Mercy Care Foundation Inc, and Frankie and Andy’s Place, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than one-time transactions. The foundation gives at a national scale, but its public grant record is heavily centered on Georgia-based organizations and Atlanta-area institutions. The recipients include health and family support groups, land and park conservation work, education and youth development organizations, and mutual-benefit or Indigenous-focused grantmaking through Nana Grants. Many awards are sizable enough to affect general operations directly, with several grants in the six-figure range and multiple repeat awards to the same organizations across years. Overall, the pattern is one of concentrated, high-dollar support for nonprofits with established infrastructure and continuing program needs.
Family housing and pediatric support appear prominently in the trust’s giving. In 2025, it gave $2,500,000 to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities for general operating support, and it also backed Mercy Care Foundation Inc with $250,000 in 2025 and $150,000 in 2024. The trust also funds land conservation and park-related work. It awarded $1,000,000 in 2025 to GA Trust for Public Land for general operating support, and it made a $100,000 grant in 2023 to Atlanta Land Trust. Youth, education, and enrichment organizations are another visible thread. Recent examples include $300,000 to Wings for Kids Atlanta, $150,000 to Atlanta Music Project, and $147,300 to Kennesaw State University, all listed as general operating support. A separate line of giving reaches community grantmaking through Nana Grants, which received $600,000 in 2024 and $500,000 in 2025.
Typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile, though the recent grant list also includes many six-figure awards and a few multimillion-dollar gifts. The trust appears to favor recurring support: Atlanta-area recipients such as Mercy Care Foundation Inc, Frankie and Andy’s Place, Kennesaw State University, and Automotive Training Center each appear in more than one year. It is a regular funder rather than a donor-advised fund. The grants shown are overwhelmingly general operating or general support awards, indicating a preference for core organizational funding over restricted projects.
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$12.4M
$3.3M
$8.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $30K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$30K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in GA.
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Notable grantees: Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, Georgia Trust for Public Land, NANA Grants
Grantmaking is national, but the recipient map is heavily concentrated in Georgia. Atlanta appears repeatedly across the recent grants list, along with East Point, Decatur, Suwanee, and Kennesaw. The list also includes a smaller number of recipients outside Georgia, such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Dallas, and Cumming. All grants in the provided country distribution went to U.S. recipients, with 486 grants recorded in the United States.
Its recent grants center on established nonprofits doing family housing and pediatric support, land conservation and public park work, education and youth enrichment, and community grantmaking. Examples in the record include Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, GA Trust for Public Land, Wings for Kids Atlanta, and Nana Grants.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $30,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also shows substantially larger awards, including seven-figure and multimillion-dollar general operating grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Automotive Training Center, Mercy Care Foundation Inc, Frankie and Andy’s Place, Kennesaw State University, and Nana Grants. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts.
The grants shown are overwhelmingly labeled general operating or general support. That indicates the trust is often funding core organizational capacity rather than named projects or tightly restricted program expenses.
Georgia receives the largest share by count, with Atlanta appearing often in the recent grants list. Other Georgia cities include East Point, Decatur, Suwanee, and Kennesaw, while a smaller number of grants go to recipients in California and Texas.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINGS FOR KIDS | CHARLESTON, SC | $350,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | ATLANTA, GA | $275,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| KATES CLUB INC | ATLANTA, GA | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MERCY CARE FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FERNBANK MUSEUM | ATLANTA, GA | $200,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| 4DWN PROJECT | DALLAS, TX | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT | ATLANTA, GA | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY | KENNESAW, GA | $147,300 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NSORO FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SIDE BY SIDE BRAIN INJURY CLUBHOUSE | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANNANDALE AT SUWANEE INC | SUWANEE, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FURKIDS | CUMMING, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| YMCA OF METRO ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FIRST STEP STAFFING | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NEIGHBOR IN NEED | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NANA GRANTS | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| VISION TO LEARN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| EAST ATLANTA KIDS CLUB | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GEORGIA WORKS | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MUSEUM OF DESIGN ATLANTA (MODA) | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FRANKIE AND ANDYS PLACE | WINDER, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTER | EAST POINT, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY PROJECT HEALTHY GRANDPARENTS | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| URBAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS (THR URBAN CLINIC OF ATLANTA) | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAFE MOMENTUM | DALLAS, TX | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SHELTERING ARMS | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LIVE-THRIVE ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| REFUGEE WOMENS NETWORK | DECATUR, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE LITERACY LAB | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CANINE CELLMATES | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LIVING ON PURPOSE ATL | LITHIA SPRINGS, GA | $75,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LEKOTEK | TUCKER, GA | $65,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAMP TWIN LAKES SUMMER CAMP | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | NE Atlanta, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL | DECATUR, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CANINE ASSISTANTS | ALPHARETTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE CALLANWOLDE FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OUR HOUSE INC | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WE LOVE BUFORD HIGHWAY | ROSWELL, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GEORGIA ANIMAL PROJECT | HOLLY SPRINGS, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| EMMAUS HOUSE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE SKATEPARK PROJECT | VISTA, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER STRESS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BEARINGS BIKE WORKS | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GA Trust for Public Land | Atlanta, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL OF GWINNETT | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
KATES CLUB INC
$250,000GENERAL OPERATING
FERNBANK MUSEUM
$200,000GENERAL OPERATING
4DWN PROJECT
GENERAL OPERATING
ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT
$150,000GENERAL OPERATING
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
$147,300GENERAL OPERATING
SIDE BY SIDE BRAIN INJURY CLUBHOUSE
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
NEIGHBOR IN NEED
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
EAST ATLANTA KIDS CLUB
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
FRANKIE AND ANDYS PLACE
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY PROJECT HEALTHY GRANDPARENTS
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
URBAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS (THR URBAN CLINIC OF ATLANTA)
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING
SHELTERING ARMS
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING
LIVE-THRIVE ATLANTA
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING
CANINE CELLMATES
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING
LIVING ON PURPOSE ATL
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING
LEKOTEK
$65,000GENERAL OPERATING
CAMP TWIN LAKES SUMMER CAMP
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
GEORGIA ANIMAL PROJECT
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
EMMAUS HOUSE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ATLANTA
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
GA Trust for Public Land
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING