Trio Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trio Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $834,250 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $420,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$834,250
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$420,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $496,550 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,095 | 3 | $4.8 million |
| 2023 | $496,550 | 41 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $834,250 | 33 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Trio 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 Trio Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $420,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $87,000 |
| California | 8 | $68,250 |
| New York | 5 | $41,000 |
| Missouri | 6 | $37,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc | General & unrestricted | $420,000 |
| Friends of Majal Inc | General & unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Alliance for Middle East Peace Inc | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute LTD | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Parsons Dance Foundation Inc | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Encampment for Citizenship | General & unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Peace Development Fund Inc | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Camps in Common | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Netroots Foundation | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Thoughts Vermont | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Celebrate the Beat | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Close Encounters With Music Inc | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Synergy Services Inc | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nyaka Inc | General & unrestricted | $9,000 |
| American Friends of the Tel Aviv University Inc | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oram - Organization for Refuge Asylum & Migration | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay | General & unrestricted | $2,250 |
| Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Inc | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Creativity Explored | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Destiny Arts Center | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival Inc | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Luna Kids Dance Inc | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Reaching Out From Within Inc | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University Academy | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Womens Employment Network | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas City | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chela Blitt
- Dorianna Blitt
- Rita Blitt
Questions people ask
Does Trio Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trio Foundation give?
$834,250 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Trio Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chela Blitt (Trustee), Dorianna Blitt (Trustee) and Rita Blitt (Trustee).
What does Trio Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and faith communities.