Atticus Trust
Nashville, Tennessee · EIN 581796390 · Private foundation
Atticus Trust is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.4M in grants paid and $12.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 84 individual grants from this funder — $5.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Atticus Trust funds
Atticus Trust's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, food & agriculture.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheekwood TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | Nashville, TN | $404K | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | New York, NY | $350K | 2020 |
| Urban Green Lab Inc TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | Nashville, TN | $338K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Atticus Trust
Atticus Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Atticus Trust
- Does Atticus Trust accept grant applications?
- Atticus Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Atticus Trust fund?
- Atticus Trust's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Cheekwood, Natural Resources Defense Council, Urban Green Lab Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Atticus Trust give in grants?
- Atticus Trust reported $1.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 84 grants.
- Where is Atticus Trust located?
- Atticus Trust is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581796390.
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