Trent Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trent Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,100 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $102,500. 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$200,100
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$102,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,250 the year before.
35% 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 | $114,150 | 34 | $799,937 |
| 2024 | $118,250 | 26 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $200,100 | 27 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Trent 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 Trent Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $126,500 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $32,600 |
| Texas | 5 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $12,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New City Church | General operations | $102,500 |
| Immanuel Baptist Church | General operations | $27,600 |
| Brookstone Schools | General operations | $15,000 |
| Search Ministries | General operations | $11,000 |
| Search Ministries | Restricted | $10,000 |
| America's Charities | General operations | $5,000 |
| Roof Above | General operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville | General operations | $3,000 |
| The Haven | General operations | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Hill Country | General operations | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General operations | $2,000 |
| Abundant Life Charlottesville | General operations | $1,000 |
| All Souls Charlottesville | General operations | $1,000 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation | Restricted | $1,000 |
| College Golf Fellowship | General operations | $1,000 |
| Cure Sma | General operations | $1,000 |
| Dallas Symphony | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friendly Chapel Church-Nazarene | General operations | $1,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | General operations | $1,000 |
| Lexington Rescue Mission | General operations | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Restricted | $1,000 |
| Tandem Spirituality | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Gladney Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Home Club | General operations | $1,000 |
| Buckhorn Children's Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| Keowee Vineyards Fire District | General operations | $500 |
| Salvation Army Central Ky | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- B Keith Trent
- Lucy A Trent
Questions people ask
Does Trent Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trent Family Foundation give?
$200,100 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Trent Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists B Keith Trent (President) and Lucy A Trent (Vp/Sec/Treasurer).
What does Trent Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.