Trent Elijah Foundation
Accepts applications
Trent Elijah Foundation is a private foundation in Orange, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $68,500 and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.8 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$68,500
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
46% 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 | $2.2 million | 15 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 17 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 12 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Hamilton 341 W Meats Ave, Orange, CA 92865 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 972-5908, trentelijah03071997@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Trent elijah foundation charitable grant application form |
| Restrictions | Applicants may receive a maximum of $50,000 in assistance in a 12-MONTH period (rolling year). |
What Trent Elijah Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $2.7 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Network Ministries | General support | $1.8 million |
| Interval House | General support | $540,000 |
| The Mission | General support | $100,000 |
| Beautiful Restoration | General support | $100,000 |
| Chosen Little Ones | General support | $100,000 |
| Living Free Ministries Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Kingdom Feast | General support | $62,000 |
| Gon Preach | General support | $35,000 |
| House of Glory Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Church on the Way | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $3,775 |
| Rooted Ministries | General support | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Tammy Hamilton
- Mark Hamilton
Questions people ask
Does Trent Elijah Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Trent Elijah Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $68,500.
Who runs Trent Elijah Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tammy Hamilton (Secretary/Cfo) and Mark Hamilton (President).
What does Trent Elijah Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.