Private foundation · EIN 84-3445318 · Carlton, Oregon · Arts, culture & humanities

Trel 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: 13 grants paid, $236K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$236K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OR
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
One America Movement One America MovementWashington, DCCombat toxic polarization in society$50K
Willamette Vly Wine Foundation Willamette Vly Wine FoundationPortland, ORHousing, health svcs, early child ed$50K
Oregon Business Charitable Inst Oregon Business Charitable InstPortland, ORSupport oregon's quality of life/pro$25K
Oregon Journalism Project Oregon Journalism ProjectPortland, ORSupport accountable journalism$25K
The Japanese Garden Soc of Oregon the Japanese Garden Soc of OregonPortland, ORPromote japanese garden idealism$25K
Williamette Workforce Partnership Williamette Workforce PartnershipSalem, ORSupport thriving workforce in will v$25K
Yamhill Enrichment Society Yamhill Enrichment SocietyMcMinnville, ORChildrens' literacy & music enrichme$10K
Carlton Community Foundation Carlton Community FoundationCarlton, ORSupport carlton community$8,000
McMinnville Area Habitat for Humani McMinnville Area Habitat for HumanityMcMinnville, ORBuild affordable housing$6,000
Zero Waste McMinnville Fndtn Zero Waste McMinnville FndtnMcMinnville, ORSupport zero waste policies$5,000
With Courage With CourageCarlton, ORSupport breast cancer fighters/survi$3,500
Friends of Family Farmers Friends of Family FarmersJunction City, ORSupport oregon agriculture$2,500
Farmers Market Fund Farmers Market FundPortland, ORSupport snap recipients program$1,000

By state: Oregon 12 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Trel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carlton, Oregon, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Trel 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 Trel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $236K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Trel Foundation give?

Oregon (12 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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