Private foundation · EIN 45-2879536 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Trinity Family 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: 36 grants paid, $2.2M total, median $20K. 83% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$2.2M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$83M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TXTo support ut dallas research activities of the center for brainhealth.$500K
The Salvation ArmyDallas, TXTo assist the salvation army with overhead expenses for programs in the north texas area.$355K
Trinity Park ConservancyDallas, TXTo aid, support in environmental stewardship, accessible recreational opportunities in a working partnership with the city of dallas.$300K
Charlotte Lozier InstituteArlington, VATo assist the organization with overhead expenses so that operations may continue.$250K
Museum of the BibleOklahoma City, OKTo aid, support in the expanding of knowledge and learning about the bible for people around the world.$110K
The Kennedy Center EventsWashingon, DCTo support the kennedy center's artistic and educaational programming.$87K
Blair House FoundationWashingon, DCTo assist with the advancement of america's foriegn relations.$50K
Smu Meadows School Or ArtsDallas, TXTo assist with the overhead expenses and enhencement of the arts.$50K
Family LegacyDallas, TXTo aid, support in serving vulnerable and orphaned children of zambia.$44K
Council for LifeDallas, TXTo assist in the mission to empower woman, men, and youth to make life-affirming choices.$25K
Crystal Charity BallDallas, TXTo aid, support in making contributions to children's charities in dallas county.$25K
Dream Center FoundationDallas, TXTo aid, support and provide resources for families affected by poverty.$25K
Mercy StreetDallas, TXTo assist mercy street with overhead expenses to provide sport, mentoring and leadership programs for youth.$25K
New Friends New LifeDallas, TXTo aid, support and empower sexually exploited teen girls, women and their children and drive awareness.$25K
S M Wright FoundationDallas, TXTo aid, support in helping quality services to thousands of less fortunate families in the dallas community.$25K
The Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TXTo assist with the overhead expenses of highland park extracurricular activities.$25K
BraveloveDallas, TXTo assist with overhead and operating expenses so that operations may continue.$20K
Embrace GraceHurst, TXTo assist the ministry with overhead expenses so that operations may continue.$20K
EquestDallas, TXTo assist equest with overhead expenses to provide theraeutic services to wounded horses.$20K
Highland Park United Methodist ChurchDallas, TXTo assist the ministry with overhead expenses so that operations may continue.$20K
Interfaith Family ServicesDallas, TXTo assist interfaith family services with overhead expenses to provide family services.$20K
Operation KindnessDallas, TXTo aid, support in creating a kinder world for pets and the people who love them by providing community resources.$20K
Capital for KidsDallas, TXTo aid, support for organizations that educate, protect and encourage at-risk children.$15K
The Dallas FoundationDallas, TXTo aid, support the brook hollow scholarship fund to provide an education to exceptional students.$15K
Smu Meadows at the WindspearDallas, TXTo support the opera and performing arts to enrich the dallas community.$15K
Faith Fight Finish FoundationBeverly Hills, CATo aid, support and service youth fighting cancer and facing life-challenging hardships.$10K
Highland Park Presbyterian ChurchDallas, TXTo assist the ministry with overhead expenses so that operations may continue.$10K
Waterstone FoundationPlano, TXTo assist the organization with overhead expenses so that operations may continue.$10K
St Marks School of TexasDallas, TXTo assist smu to empower outstanding student, enrich teaching and research and community support.$10K
The Hockaday SchoolDallas, TXTo aid, support of preparing young women of strong potential to assume positions of responsibility and leadership.$10K
Childrens Medical Center FoundationDallas, TXTo aid, support, educate and provide a better place for children.$5,000
Ascent MentorsDallas, TXTo assist in support for connecting high school to the heart of god.$5,000
World Affairs CouncilDallas, TXTo aid, support in public discourse and education on international affairs and culture.$5,000
Scottish Rite for ChildrenDallas, TXTo assist with overhead expenses and to provide services to needy children.$5,000
Blue NestDallas, TXTo support the professional development of women, build relationships and grow safely.$5,000
Philanthropy RoundtableWashingon, DCTo support american philanthropic movement that strengthens a free society.$2,500

By state: Texas 30 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Oklahoma 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Trinity Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of J Keith Benedict, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Trinity Family 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 The Trinity Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.2M across 36 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Trinity Family Foundation give?

Texas (30 grants), Virginia (1 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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