Private foundation · EIN 48-1104136 · Stamford, Connecticut

Trio 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: 33 grants paid, $834K total, median $9,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$834K
Median grant
$9,000
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Impactassets IncBethesda, MDGeneral & unrestricted$420K
Friends of Majal IncMesa, AZGeneral & unrestricted$100K
Alliance for Middle East Peace IncWashington, DCGeneral & unrestricted$30K
Friends of the Arava Institute LtdNewton Centre, MAGeneral & unrestricted$30K
Parsons Dance Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral & unrestricted$30K
Encampment for CitizenshipAptos, CAGeneral & unrestricted$28K
Peace Development Fund IncAmherst, MAGeneral & unrestricted$25K
Camps in CommonOakland, CAGeneral & unrestricted$20K
Movement Voter FundNorthampton, MAGeneral & unrestricted$20K
Netroots FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral & unrestricted$20K
New Thoughts VermontWeston, VTGeneral & unrestricted$15K
Celebrate the BeatDillon, COGeneral & unrestricted$10K
Close Encounters With Music IncGreat Barrington, MAGeneral & unrestricted$10K
Earth Island Institute IncBerkeley, CAGeneral & unrestricted$10K
Jewish Family ServicesOverland Park, KSGeneral & unrestricted$10K
Synergy Services IncParkville, MOGeneral & unrestricted$10K
Nyaka IncEast Lansing, MIGeneral & unrestricted$9,000
American Friends of the Tel Aviv University IncNew York, NYGeneral & unrestricted$5,000
Oram - Organization for Refuge Asylum & MigrationMinneapolis, MNGeneral & unrestricted$5,000
Jewish Family and Community Services East BayConcord, CAGeneral & unrestricted$2,250
Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership IncNew York, NYGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Creativity ExploredSan Francisco, CAGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Destiny Arts CenterOakland, CAGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival IncBecket, MAGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Luna Kids Dance IncBerkeley, CAGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
New Israel FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Reaching Out From Within IncKansas City, KSGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NYGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
University AcademyKansas City, MOGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MOGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Womens Employment NetworkKansas City, MOGeneral & unrestricted$2,000
Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral & unrestricted$1,000

By state: Maryland 1 · Arizona 1 · Massachusetts 5 · California 8 · New York 5 · Missouri 6

About this foundation

Trio Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stamford, Connecticut, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Trio 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 Trio Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $834K across 33 grants, a median of $9,000.

Where does Trio Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Massachusetts (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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