Private foundation · EIN 20-2045897 · Davidson, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $113K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $7.4M total, median $113K. 31% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: Equipment is not donated grant requests are 10k minimum university matching $15k of employee annual limit.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$7.4M
Median grant
$113K
Stays in NC
31%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

A letter & publication explaining the purpose history and scope of organization with current financial information. Contact: Carrie a Ruddy, 800 E Beaty Street, Davidson, Nc, 7046554000 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Equipment is not donated grant requests are 10k minimum university matching $15k of employee annual limit.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Manufacturing InstituteWashington, DCTo inspire educate and empower the manufacturing workforce of today and tomorrow.$1.1M
Emergency Assistance Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FLProvide direct financial support for employees facing challenges in the aftermath of natural disasters or dealing with hardship from unfore…$1.0M
Foundation for the CarolinasCharlotte, NCInspires philanthropy and empowers individuals to create a better community.$933K
American Online Giving FoundationNewark, DEPrimarily education$669K
Oneten Coalition IncWashington, DCTo hire promote and advance one million black individuals who do not have a four-year degree into family-sustaining careers over the next t…$500K
Charlotte SymphonyCharlotte, NCThe Charlotte Symphony uplifts entertains and educates the diverse communities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and beyond through exceptional musi…$500K
Science Museum of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNTo turn on the science: inspire learning. inform policy. improve lives.$494K
Project ScientistLaguna Beach, CATo ignite and cultivate stem confidence in all girls.$410K
Reading Is FundamentalWashington, DCTo ensure all children have the ability to read and succeed.$300K
DigibridgeCharlotte, NCDigi-Bridge sparks interest and passion in science technology engineering arts and math steam learning ensuring that students have the oppo…$290K
Cal Ripken Sr FoundationBaltimore, MDHelps to strengthen Americas most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children building Youth Developme…$150K
Scholarship AmericaSt Peter, MNTo eliminate barriers to educational success so that any student can pursue their dream.$128K
Opportunity at WorkWashington, DCTo rewire the u.s. labor market so that all individuals skilled through alternative routes can work learn and earn to their full potential.$125K
Redeem DetroitDetroit, MICreate young educated and employed homeowners in the city of Detroit; thereby revitalizing entire neighborhoods socially and economically.$100K
The University of Mississippi FoundOxford, MSTo promote encourage and assist all forms of educational scientific literary research and service activities provided by the university all…$100K
FoodchainLexington, KYTo forge links between community and fresh food with education and demonstration of sustainable food systems.$98K
Mercer UniversityMacon, GATo teach to learn to create to discover to inspire to empower and to serve.$94K
Laamistad IncAtlanta, GATo prepare latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.$80K
The RocCharlotte, NCTo educate and mentor high school students for technical education and career opportunities in the construction industry.$75K
Junior Achievement of Ctrl CarolinaCharlotte, NCHelps prepare todays students for a bright future.$50K
Rise Against HungerRaleigh, NCThe purpose is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.$45K
Sc Governors School for Sci MathHartsville, SCTo bring world class stem education to students across south carolina.$30K
Dottie Rose FoundationCharlotte, NCTo set the standard in computer science education while bridging the gender gap in the technology field.$26K
Ada Jenkins CenterDavidson, NCTo help people in the community create lasting solutions for economic stability.$20K
National Merit Scholarship CorpEvanston, ILProvide scholarships to children of employees.$18K
UK Online Giving FoundationCirencester, UKWorking to improve philanthropy in the united kingdom.$8,766

By state: District of Columbia 4 · North Carolina 8 · Florida 1 · Delaware 1 · Minnesota 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Davidson, North Carolina, administered in care of Carrie Ruddy, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter & publication explaining the purpose history and scope of organization with current financial information. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.4M across 26 grants, a median of $113K.

Where does Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation give?

District of Columbia (4 grants), North Carolina (8 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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