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Trapp Foundation

Preselected recipients only Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 886254812

Trapp Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,565 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $64,782 and the largest $125,615. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $6,813 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$202,0002$149,629
2024$6,8133$188,701
2025$129,5652$294,357

How to apply

Trapp Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Trapp Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona2$129,565

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Dignity Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
Program expenses for underserved families consisting of essential household items work clothing or essential needs for children.$125,615
Various Unrelated Donees Grants less than 1000 each
Phoenix, AZ
For assistance to low income families$3,950

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Trapp Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Trapp Foundation give?

$129,565 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $64,782.

Who runs Trapp Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen Trapp (Trustee) and David Trapp (Trustee).

What does Trapp Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.

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