Trippe Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Trippe Fund Inc is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,650 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $25,000. 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$45,650
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$790,430
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $54,787 the year before.
27% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,350 | 37 | $624,135 |
| 2024 | $54,787 | 34 | $717,453 |
| 2025 | $45,650 | 30 | $790,430 |
How to apply
Trippe Fund Inc 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 Trippe Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California. It also paid $600 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $7,600 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $7,050 |
| Florida | 4 | $3,500 |
| New York | 8 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Am Hist Fdn | General | $25,000 |
| Island Health Project | General | $3,000 |
| Yale Univ | General | $3,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River | Medical | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $1,300 |
| Miss Porters School | General | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Memorial Hosp | General | $1,000 |
| United Way of Fall River | General | $600 |
| Kingsley Trust Assn | General | $600 |
| Crossover Mission | General | $600 |
| Miles Morland Foundation | General | $600 |
| Christ Church Greenwich | General | $500 |
| St Johns Church | General | $400 |
| Individual | General | $400 |
| Fisher Island Fire Dept | General | $300 |
| Community Center Vero Beach | General | $300 |
| Westport Historical Soc | General | $250 |
| WGBH | General | $200 |
| Buckley School | General | $200 |
| Effroc | General | $200 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | General | $200 |
| Fishers Island Library Assoc | Books | $200 |
| Individual | General | $200 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | General | $100 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | General | $100 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | General | $100 |
| Ussga Mem Fund | General | $100 |
| Blood Cancer United | General | $100 |
| Vero Beach Volunteer Fire Departmen | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward S Trippe
- Roberta H Trippe
Questions people ask
Does Trippe Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trippe Fund Inc give?
$45,650 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Trippe Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward S Trippe (President) and Roberta H Trippe (Vice President).
What does Trippe Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.