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Trellis Foundation

Preselected recipients only Riverwoods, Illinois · EIN 853179557

Trellis Foundation is a private foundation in Riverwoods, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $158,650 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $79,325 and the largest $140,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

Trellis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Trellis Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Trellis Kenya TrustFunding for religious training center$140,000
Trellis Kenya TrustFunding for religious trips abroad$18,650

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Trellis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Trellis Foundation give?

$158,650 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $79,325.

Who runs Trellis Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jim Clutter (President), Matthew Clutter (Secretary), Brian Clutter (Treasurer) and Anthony Wainaina Njuguna (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Trellis Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.

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