Private foundation · EIN 20-0157628 · Birmingham, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Trott Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $206K total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$206K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Corewell Health FoundationSouthfield, MIMedical program for children$25K
Care House of Oakland CountyPontiac, MIGeneral welfare$25K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCEducation$25K
Eckerd CollegeSt Petersburg, FLEducation$25K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNStrategic initiative fund$25K
Henry Ford Health SystemDetroit, MINursing emergency needs fund$13K
Detroit County Day SchoolBeverly Hills, MIGeneral welfare$10K
Nch Center for PhilanthropyNaples, FLGeneral welfare$7,500
Baldwin Public Library TrustBirmingham, MIGeneral welfare$5,000
Care House of Oakland CountyPontiac, MIGeneral welfare$5,000
Care House of Oakland CountyPontiac, MIGeneral welfare$5,000
Cranbrook Educational CommunityBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral welfare$5,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral welfare$5,000
Michigan Press Association FoundationLansing, MIEducation$5,000
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MIEducation$5,000
Eckerd CollegeSt Petersburg, FLEducation$3,000
Little Traverse Bay Humane SocietyHarbor Springs, MIGeneral welfare$2,500
Pediatric Ibd FoundationNewton, MAGeneral welfare$2,500
Festa Italiana Dba Andiamo CharitiesWarren, MIGeneral welfare$2,000
Shades of Pink FoundationBirmingham, MIGeneral welfare$2,000
Former Members of Congress IncWashington, DCAdvocate sponsorship$1,500
Eb Research PartnershipNew York, NYGeneral welfare$500
Golf Association of Michigan Foundation IncFarmington Hills, MIGeneral welfare$500
The FIRST Tee of Northern MichiganHarbor Springs, MIGeneral welfare$500
Youth HavenNaples, FLGeneral welfare$500

By state: Michigan 15 · Florida 4 · North Carolina 1 · Minnesota 1 · Maryland 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Trott Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Michigan, administered in care of David a Trott, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Trott Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Trott Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $206K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Trott Foundation give?

Michigan (15 grants), Florida (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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