TRA Fund
Preselected recipients only
TRA Fund is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $572,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $135,000. 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$572,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $178,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $641,000 | 20 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $178,000 | 20 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $572,000 | 25 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
TRA Fund 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 TRA Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $375,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $64,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $43,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General Support | $135,000 |
| West Marin Fund | General Support | $50,000 |
| Art Rogers Project | General Support | $50,000 |
| Solar Electric Light Fund | General Support | $49,000 |
| Partners Asia | General Support | $43,000 |
| Sabal Foundation | General Support | $36,000 |
| Razom | General Support | $30,000 |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | General Support | $20,000 |
| Feather River Land Trust | General Support | $20,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | General Support | $20,000 |
| Lo Gyalpo Jigme Foundation | General Support | $14,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $12,000 |
| dZi Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Partners In Health | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Global Midwife Education Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| Atlas Cultural Foundation | Health Education | $5,000 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | General Support | $5,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | General Support | $5,000 |
| World Food Program | General Support | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Anderson
- Tamia Anderson
- Marsha Anderson
- Jennifer Vermillion
Questions people ask
Does TRA Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TRA Fund give?
$572,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs TRA Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Anderson (President), Tamia Anderson (Secretary), Marsha Anderson (Director) and Jennifer Vermillion (Treasurer).
What does TRA Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and international.