Private foundation · EIN 42-1325456 · Lakewood Rch, Florida

Tronvold 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $59K total, median $200. 15% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$59K
Median grant
$200
Stays in FL
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Risen Savior Lutheran ChurchBradenton, FLUnrestricted$55K
United Way SuncoastSarasota, FLUnrestricted$500
Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids ICedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted$500
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYUnrestricted$300
Folds of HonorTulsa, OKUnrestricted$250
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIUnrestricted$250
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAUnrestricted$250
Marine Corps Heritage FoundationTriangle, VAUnrestricted$250
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CAUnrestricted$250
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZUnrestricted$200
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VAUnrestricted$200
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCUnrestricted$200
Semper Fi Americas FundOceanside, CAUnrestricted$200
Catholic ExtensionChicago, ILUnrestricted$100
Patriot PostChattanooga, TNUnrestricted$100
Pipe Hitter FoundationSanta Rosa, FLUnrestricted$100
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZUnrestricted$100
Time of GraceMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$100
Willis Dady Homeless ServicesCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted$100
Zach Johnson FoundationCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted$100

By state: Florida 3 · Virginia 3 · Iowa 3 · California 2 · Arizona 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Tronvold Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakewood Rch, Florida, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Tronvold Foundation 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 Tronvold Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $59K across 20 grants, a median of $200.

Where does Tronvold Foundation give?

Florida (3 grants), Virginia (3 grants), Iowa (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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