Private foundation · EIN 56-1546464 · Charlotte, North Carolina

The Trexler 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: 23 grants paid, $497K total, median $5,000. 91% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$497K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NCgeneral$165K
Habitat for Humanity of CharlotteCharlotte, NCgeneral$125K
Charlotte Symphony OrchestraCharlotte, NCgeneral$75K
The Umbrella CenterCharlotte, NCgeneral$25K
The Salvation ArmyCharlotte, NCgeneral$25K
Crisis Assistance MinistryCharlotte, NCgeneral$15K
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert, MNgeneral$10K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDgeneral$10K
Covenant Presbyterian ChurchCharlotte, NCgeneral$8,000
Freedom School PartnersCharlotte, NCgeneral$7,500
Childrens Hope AllianceCharlotte, NCgeneral$5,000
Nourish UpCharlotte, NCgeneral$5,000
Roof AboveCharlotte, NCgeneral$5,000
Goodyear Arts IncCharlotte, NCgeneral$5,000
Second Harvest Food BankCharlotte, NCgeneral$2,500
Catawba River Keeper FoundationCharlotte, NCgeneral$2,000
Alexander Youth NetworkCharlotte, NCgeneral$1,000
Catawba Lands ConservancyCharlotte, NCgeneral$1,000
UNC Chapel HillChapel Hill, NCgeneral$1,000
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCgeneral$1,000
Supportive Housing CommunitiesCharlotte, NCgeneral$1,000
Augustine Literacy ProjectCharlotte, NCgeneral$1,000
Trees CharlotteCharlotte, NCgeneral$1,000

By state: North Carolina 21 · Minnesota 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Trexler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of Charles Trexler, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Trexler 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 The Trexler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $497K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Trexler Foundation give?

North Carolina (21 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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