Trudeau Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trudeau Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dearborn, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$99,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $73,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 16 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $99,000 | 14 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Trudeau 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 Trudeau Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $69,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Sisters of St Mary | Religious education | $15,000 |
| Iosco County Humane Society | Animal shelter | $15,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Loyola High School | Education services | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Food, clothing and shelter | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Kitchen | Poverty releif | $5,000 |
| Committee on the Shelterless | Assistance for homeless | $5,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission | Poverty relef | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Poverty relief | $5,000 |
| St Anselm Catholic Church | Religious organization | $5,000 |
| Angela Hospice | Health care | $2,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Hunger prevention | $2,500 |
| Goodwill Ind of SE Michigan | Assist disabled with employment | $2,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Assistance for blind | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond Trudeau
- Sylvia Trudeau
- Katherine Slaughter
- Leonard Trudeau
Questions people ask
Does Trudeau Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trudeau Family Foundation give?
$99,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Trudeau Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond Trudeau (President), Sylvia Trudeau (Secretary), Katherine Slaughter (Director) and Leonard Trudeau (Director).
What does Trudeau Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.