Trotter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trotter Foundation is a private foundation in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,092 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $37,802. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$109,092
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$37,802
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $127,650 the year before.
42% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,206 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $127,650 | 23 | $996,228 |
| 2025 | $109,092 | 20 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Trotter 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.
What Trotter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 18 | $107,342 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $37,802 |
| Seark College Foundation | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Trinity Village Retirement Center | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $9,375 |
| United Way of Southeast Ar | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| The Alliance & Chamber Leadership & Excellence Foundation Inc | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Desha County Sheriff | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Epworth Church Association | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| NAACP | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Casa Womens Shelter | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Area Agency on Aging | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Jefferson County Humane Society | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $500 |
| Five Oaks Ag Research and Education Center | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $500 |
| Hope of the Delta | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $500 |
| Kevin Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $500 |
| Voices for Children | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $500 |
| Southeast Ar Jewel Foundation | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $400 |
| Watson Community Development | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $275 |
| First United Methodist Church | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $250 |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center Foundation | Furtherence of exempt purpose | $240 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry Ford Trotter III
- Cynthia C Trotter
Questions people ask
Does Trotter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trotter Foundation give?
$109,092 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Trotter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Henry Ford Trotter III (President) and Cynthia C Trotter (Secretary).
What does Trotter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.