Private foundation · EIN 31-1247607 · Birmingham, Alabama

The Goldie L & Lillian Trabant Uw

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $138K total, median $19K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$138K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in AL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Knox School CorporationBicknell, INGeneral operating$54K
Oaktown-Busseron Township Fire DepartmenOaktown, INGeneral operating$25K
Town of BrucevilleBruceville, INGeneral operating$24K
City of BicknelBicknell, INGeneral operating$19K
Town of SandbornSandborn, INGeneral operating$5,830
North Knox Social MinistriesBicknell, INGeneral operating$5,248
FIRST Christian ChurchOaktown, INGeneral operating$5,000

About this foundation

The Goldie L & Lillian Trabant Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, administered in care of Regions Bank, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 The Goldie L & Lillian Trabant Uw accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Goldie L & Lillian Trabant Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $138K across 7 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does The Goldie L & Lillian Trabant Uw give?

Indiana (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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