Private foundation · EIN 20-6389901 · Independence, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Trudy 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: 3 grants paid, $27K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$27K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eleos CoffeeKansas City, MOOperations$14K
Neighbor2neighborKansas City, MOOperationa$10K
Westport PresbyterianKansas City, MOOperations$3,000

About this foundation

Trudy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Independence, Missouri, administered in care of Julia Murphy, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Trudy 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 Trudy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $27K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Trudy Foundation give?

Missouri (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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