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Nonprofit · EIN 85-4305492

TRILITH FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30349

Financials

$3.9M$3.8M2023$3.4M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRILITH FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,377,566$3,144,850$232,716$602,374$140,583$461,791
December 31, 2023990$3,900,933$3,803,084$97,849$332,871$103,796$229,075
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,427,834
Program service revenue
$301,679
Investment income
$27
Net income from fundraising events
-$352,685
Other revenue
-$351,974

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$191,943
Other salaries and wages
$352,075
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$724,284
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$13,919
Accounting fees
$1,700
Travel
$7,091
Depreciation
$25,323
Program services (functional)
$1,958,390
Management and general (functional)
$816,393
Fundraising (functional)
$370,067

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$332,871
Total assets, end of year
$602,374
Total liabilities, end of year
$140,583
Net assets, end of year
$461,791
Land, buildings and equipment
$260,609
Net assets without donor restrictions
$461,791
Gross receipts
$3,730,251
Employees
20
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
GA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELIZABETH DIXONPRESIDENT & EXEC DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$230,969$35,407
HANNAH WEBBDIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
40$137,442$29,764
JORDAN PRESTONDIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Highest-paid employee
40$115,661$24,936
JOHN STEPHENSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RYAN HANINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALISON BUTLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAN T CATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0$0
FRANK PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROSS CATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELIZABETH DIXONPRES & EXEC
Trustee or director, Officer
40$229,177$33,719
JOHN STEPHENSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RYAN HANINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALISON BUTLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAN T CATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0$0
FRANK PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROSS CATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5200 BUFFINGTON RD, ATLANTA, GA 30349-2945
In care of
% ROB PARKER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RYAN HANING, PO BOX 2827, CARROLLTON, GA 30112
Signed the 990
RYAN HANING, TREASURER
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

TRILITH FOUNDATION EXISTS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE CREATORS AND THE MAKERS WHO INSPIRE THE WORLD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TRILITH EXPERIENCE IS AN INTERACTIVE OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR THE TRILITH TOWN AND TRILITH STUDIOS TO INSPIRE AND ENRICH AN INDIVIDUAL. TRILITH STUDIOS IS THE PRIMARY FILMING LOCATION OF SOME OF THE HIGHEST GROSSING FILMS OF ALL TIME. THE PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES TO SEE CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION AT WORK. THROUGH THE TOUR, AN INDIVIDUAL WILL ALSO TOUR THE TOWN AND EXPERT TRILITH STUDIO VENDORS THAT MAKE UP THE FILMMKAING ECOSYSTEM.
    Expenses $296,098
  • TRILITH FOUNDATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER (REEL PEOPLE CARE) THAT BENEFITS 15 DIFFERENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. NON-PROFITS ARE ASSIGNED TABLES AT THE EVENT AND SELL TICKETS, KEEPING THOSE PROCEEDS. TRILITH PROVIDES A STAGE AND FOOTS THE BILL OF ASSOCIATED COSTS (FOOD, EQUIPMENT, ETC.). THERE IS A SET CRITERIA NON-PROFITS MUST MEET TO BE CONSIDERED AS A TABLE RECIPIENT - WHICH ARE ULTIMATELY SELECTED BY A COMMITTEE OF STAKEHOLDERS AND STAFF. NON-PROFITS ARE VETTED TO ENSURE THEY ARE LEGITIMATE 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $166,943 · grants $191,943
  • AS TRILITH IS A GATEWAY TO INSPIRATION, THE INSPIRATION SERIES IS DESIGNED TO SPARK CREATIVE INSPIRATION THROUGH THE ARTS WHILE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF THOSE ACROSS THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY. THE ENRICHMENT SERIES IS DESIGNED TO GATHER IN COMMUNITY AND LEARNING AROUND THE ELEMENTS THAT MAKE PEOPLE FLOURISH, EDUCATING AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO ATTEND. THE ENRICHMENT & INSPIRATION SERIES IN 2024 INCLUDED, CONCERTS, LIVE THEATER, LEARNING SESSIONS WITH GUEST SPEAKERS, AND LUNCH AND LEARNS TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES AND FLOURISH.
    Expenses $331,012 · revenue $301,679
  • FOR 2024, THE FOUNDATION CARRIED OUT VARIOUS PROGRAMS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $1 MILLION IN RELATED EXPENSES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, ART AND CREATIVE SHOWCASES, INFORMATIVE SESSIONS, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION INITIATIVES. THE PURPOSE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF STORYTELLERS AND EMPOWER THEM TO CREATE CULTURE-ENRICHING CONTENT THAT CAPTURES FRESH AND DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES.
    Expenses $1,164,337

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-4305492
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$602,374
Income (IRS master file)
$3,730,251

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,377,566$3,144,850$602,374XML
990December 2023$3,900,933$3,803,084$332,871XML
990December 2022$75,480$287,041$103,949IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-4305492).

Questions about TRILITH FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of TRILITH FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRILITH FOUNDATION INC is 85-4305492.
Is TRILITH FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to TRILITH FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRILITH FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of TRILITH FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TRILITH FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TRILITH FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RYAN HANING.
Who are the officers and directors of TRILITH FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,969 (ELIZABETH DIXON, PRESIDENT & EXEC DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TRILITH FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,377,566, expenses of $3,144,850 and total assets of $602,374 at year end.

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