Trautwein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trautwein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $22,000. 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$98,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$266,681
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,000 | 20 | $174,828 |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 24 | $249,908 |
| 2025 | $98,000 | 20 | $266,681 |
How to apply
Trautwein Family 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 Trautwein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $38,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $22,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trans World Radio | General & Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| New Life Foundation World Reach | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Chino Hills | For Altadena fire relief | $10,000 |
| Gti Hope | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| One Challenge USA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Bible Society | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Maf Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alternate Avenues Womens Resource Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Califo | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Educational Media Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Good News Radio | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Megan Lee Christensen
- David Alan Trautwein
- Kyle Trautwein
- Mark A Trautwein
- Ryan Willis Trautwein
- Shari Trautwein
Questions people ask
Does Trautwein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trautwein Family Foundation give?
$98,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Trautwein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Megan Lee Christensen (Dir), David Alan Trautwein (Dir), Kyle Trautwein (Dir) and Mark A Trautwein (Dir, Pres, Treas) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Trautwein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.