The Coville-Triest Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Coville-Triest Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hartland, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $908,074 in 103 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $205,000. 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$908,074
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $587,050 the year before.
33% 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 | $819,050 | 86 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $587,050 | 100 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $908,074 | 103 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
The Coville-Triest 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 The Coville-Triest Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18 | $263,000 |
| Michigan | 26 | $249,624 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $103,750 |
| Illinois | 5 | $91,900 |
| Colorado | 4 | $56,000 |
| New York | 5 | $51,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $29,800 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $19,000 |
| California | 10 | $12,500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida - School of Veterinary Medicine | Unrestricted | $205,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | Unrestricted | $56,000 |
| D-Snip | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Kesher Project | Unrestricted | $42,500 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Detroit | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Sarasota Parrot Conservatory Inc | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted | $30,400 |
| Kollel Choshen Mishpat | Unrestricted | $29,800 |
| Meor Foundation | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Hatzalah Michigan | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Kollel of Greater Detroit | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Detroit Pit Crew | Unrestricted | $18,500 |
| The Estuary | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Detroit Chesed Project | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | Unrestricted | $11,724 |
| City Seed Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Elephant Care Intl | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Resource Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kehal Rina U'tefilah | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mesivta of West Bloomfield | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mitzvah for Ukraine Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Haven Leon Sister Project | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Campanions Animal Rescue | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rescue Pinc Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Squeaky Wheel Productions | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| W P K N | Unrestricted | $8,950 |
| Cass Community Social Service | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Logan's Run Rescue | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Pickens Animal Rescue | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit | Unrestricted | $5,900 |
| I Heart Dogs Rescue | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| C O T S | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Santuary | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stable Grounds Therapeutic Farm Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Triest
- Betsy Coville
- Barry Rosenbaum
- Glenn Triest
- Claudia Coville
- Jonathan Triest
- Kate Triest
- Jessica Triest
- Lynn Coville
- Gabriel Curtidor
Questions people ask
Does The Coville-Triest Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Coville-Triest Family Foundation give?
$908,074 in tax year 2025, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Coville-Triest Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent Triest (President), Betsy Coville (Secretary), Barry Rosenbaum (Board Member) and Glenn Triest (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Coville-Triest Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and faith communities.