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James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation

Accepts applications Fort Walton Beach, Florida · EIN 593685465

James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,403 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $24,403. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $34,599 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,7543$752,449
2024$34,5992$846,394
2025$39,4033$1.2 million

How to apply

ContactJohn J Tringas
29 N Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone or email(850) 796-2000
What to submitIndividuals seeking funds should contact the foundation.
DeadlinesApplicants should contact the foundation for submission deadlines.
RestrictionsWhile not limited to supporting qualified organizations, activites, and projects that benefit disadvantaged children or young adults residing in okaloosa county, Florida, the organization intends to focus its attention and resources on such organizations, activites, and projects.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida3$39,403

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children in Crisis
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Operational support$24,403
St Markella & Demetrious Greek Church Youth Ministries
Mary Esther, FL
Operational support$10,000
Mental Health Association of Okaloosawalton
Ft Walton Beach, FL
Operational support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applicants should contact the foundation for submission deadlines.

How much does James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation give?

$39,403 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John J Tringas (President), Alex J Tringas (Vice President) and Lark T Bostick (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.

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