Trehern Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Trehern Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,600 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,950 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,600
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,950
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$3,885
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $76,800 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,254 | 9 | $3,339 |
| 2024 | $76,800 | 11 | $3,120 |
| 2025 | $73,600 | 12 | $3,885 |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter E Trehern 205 Front Beach, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (228) 215-0457, edtrehern@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Qualifying charity requesting contributions & charitable purpose for contributions |
| Deadlines | At least one week prior to charitable contribution deadline, if any |
| Restrictions | Charitable contribution requests must be made from qualifying charitable organizations & for qualifying charitable purposes only |
What Trehern Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 | $62,100 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,400 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Care Network | Homeless foundation | $18,000 |
| The Anchor Church | Sex trafficking shelter | $18,000 |
| Home of Grace | Chemical dependency rehabilitation | $17,350 |
| Baller Dream Foundation | Support children & young adults battling cancer | $5,000 |
| Mississippi College | Educational activities | $3,700 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Discipling of coaches & athletes | $3,500 |
| Young Life | Student ministry | $2,400 |
| Promiss | Pregnancy education | $2,200 |
| The Alternative Ms | Community ministry | $2,000 |
| East Central Men's Club | Community service projects | $600 |
| K Love | Ministry of educational media foundation | $600 |
| Junior Auxiliary Pascagoula-Moss Point | Enhance community lives of children | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter E Trehern
- Janet R Trehern
Questions people ask
Does Trehern Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: At least one week prior to charitable contribution deadline, if any.
How much does Trehern Charitable Foundation give?
$73,600 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,950.
Who runs Trehern Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter E Trehern (President) and Janet R Trehern (Secretary).
What does Trehern Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, faith communities and education.