ATTICUS TRUST

Nashville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-1796390
Private Foundation
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Nashville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-1796390
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Atticus Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization distributed $1 million across 49 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Atticus Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1M

2024
Grantees funded
41
Multi-year grantees
37%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

9

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Martin S Brown
Board Member
M
Martin S Brown Jr
Board Member
M
MS Sara Brown Fleishman
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ATTICUS TRUST?
No. ATTICUS TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ATTICUS TRUST give?
ATTICUS TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ATTICUS TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ATTICUS TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ATTICUS TRUST make each year?
In 2024, ATTICUS TRUST awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ATTICUS TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, ATTICUS TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include URBAN GREEN LAB, Environmental Law Institute, and SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ATTICUS TRUST?
ATTICUS TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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