Tull Family Foundation
The Tull Family Foundation is a private foundation founded by Thomas and Alba Tull that supports education (notably grades 6–12), conservation, and medical & scientific research. The website lists grantmaking priorities and partnership organizations (e.g., Harvard Business School, Yellowstone Forever, University of Pittsburgh) and includes a 'How to Apply' page noting it is not accepting unsolicited proposals.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Michigan-based higher-education institution, scholarship program, or an organization with an existing relationship or invited partnership that aligns with the foundation's education, conservation, or research priorities.
Good Fit
- • Existing institutional relationship or prior partnership with the foundation or its trustees.
- • Programs focused on grades 6–12 education, scholarship administration, conservation, or medical/scientific research.
- • Based in Michigan or serving Michigan students (scholarship applicants eligible).
- • Requests that align with the foundation's stated priorities and scale (mid-to-large single awards).
- • Ability to engage through an invited or committee-driven process rather than unsolicited online applications.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was entirely to a Michigan recipient, and the foundation is based in Michigan; earlier year included Florida but recent activity is concentrated in one state.
Recipient Variety
Across the two observed years there are at least three distinct recipients, but the most recent year shows funding to a single repeat recipient, indicating moderate variety with recent concentration.
New Applicants
The website explicitly says unsolicited proposals are not accepted and the latest year shows no new recipients; while past years included other grantees and a scholarship application route exists, unfamiliar nonprofit applicants are unlikely to gain entry without an invitation or established connection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
