Trager Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Trager Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $8,600 and the largest $902,221. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$8,600
- Largest grant$902,221
- Assets$39.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $252,674 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $188,923 | 8 | $30.6 million |
| 2024 | $252,674 | 10 | $39.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 10 | $39.2 million |
How to apply
Trager Family Foundation Trust 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 Trager Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 9 | $1.0 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community of Louisville | Organizational operations | $902,221 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Organizational operations | $50,000 |
| Bellarmine University | Organizational operations | $30,000 |
| Keneseth Israel | Organizational operations | $15,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Organizational operations | $10,200 |
| Wellspring | Organizational operations | $7,000 |
| NCJW Louisville Section | Organizational operations | $5,000 |
| Swim Across America | Organizational operations | $5,000 |
| Harrods Creek Baptist Church | Organizational operations | $5,000 |
| The Greater Louisville Pride Foundation | Organizational operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven E Trager
- Jean S Trager
- Shelley Trager
- Amy Trager
Questions people ask
Does Trager Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trager Family Foundation Trust give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $8,600.
Who runs Trager Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven E Trager (Trustee), Jean S Trager (Director), Shelley Trager (Director) and Amy Trager (Director).
What does Trager Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.