The David and June Trone Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The David and June Trone Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.3 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.3 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.3 million | 28 | $8.7 million |
| 2023 | $4.5 million | 26 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 27 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Trone 6600 Rockledge Drive Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20817 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 795-1000 |
What The David and June Trone Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $3.6 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $2.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 2 | $98,235 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $29,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Maryland | Trone center for justice and equality | $2.0 million |
| Furman University | Contribution to various funds | $1.9 million |
| American University | Trone family eminent scholar chair in neuroscience and behavior | $1.0 million |
| Brooke's House | General contribution | $975,468 |
| Furman University | Trone family endowed fund for student mental health & wellbeing | $565,748 |
| American University | Trone family center for jewish life fund | $480,882 |
| Bullis School Inc | The campaign for the bullis school | $400,000 |
| Dwight Hall at Yale | Yale prison education initiative | $250,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Law | Roslyn m litman chair in civil liberties in the school of law | $200,000 |
| Jewish National Fund-Usa Inc | General contribution | $95,783 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington | General contribution | $75,000 |
| Friendship Circle Inc | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Temple Beth Ami | General contribution | $45,000 |
| Community Foundation of Frederick County | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Temple B'nai Israel | General contribution | $23,691 |
| Habcore Inc | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Brooke's House | General contribution | $19,637 |
| Women's Health Center of Maryland | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Sussex County | General contribution | $9,000 |
| Jewish Electorate Institute | General contribution | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General contribution | $5,000 |
| American University | Au hillel student center | $4,085 |
| Jewish National Fund-Usa Inc | General contribution | $2,452 |
| Jesse Klump Memorial Fund | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General contribution | $500 |
| Friends of Halfway African American Cemetery | General contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Trone
- June Trone
- Michelle Trone
- Julia Trone
- Natalie Trone
- Robert J Trone
Questions people ask
Does The David and June Trone Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The David and June Trone Family Foundation give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs The David and June Trone Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Trone (Trustee), June Trone (Trustee), Michelle Trone (Trustee) and Julia Trone (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The David and June Trone Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.