Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $450,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$39.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 39 | $37.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 24 | $39.9 million |
How to apply
Robert J Trulaske Jr 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 Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 20 | $1.7 million |
| Michigan | 3 | $222,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COCA - Center of Creative Arts | Collective Annual Grants | $450,000 |
| Great River Habitat Alliance | Collective Annual Grants | $250,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Collective annual grant | $200,000 |
| St Louis Life Sciences Project | St. Louis life grant | $165,000 |
| Tower Grove Park | Collective annual grants | $150,000 |
| Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation | Collective Annual Grants | $119,000 |
| Beyond Housing | Discretionary grant | $105,100 |
| Missouri River Relief | Collective Annual Grants | $80,000 |
| Build Missouri Health (For Peace Park) | Collective annual grant | $70,000 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation | Collective Annual Grants | $70,000 |
| St Louis County Parks | Collective annual grant | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Development Mnt Pleasant | Collective Annual Grants | $50,000 |
| Americorps | Collective annual grant | $30,000 |
| Missouri Prairie Foundation | Collective annual grant | $25,000 |
| Open Space Council | Collective annual grant | $25,000 |
| Fairgrounds Park for All | Collective Annual Grants | $25,000 |
| Old North Restoration Group | Collective Annual Grants | $20,000 |
| Right Tree - Traverse City social media project | Video Production Grants | $16,500 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden (Shaw Nature Reserve) | Collective annual grant | $10,000 |
| Acres | Collective Annual Grants | $10,000 |
| Florissant Valley Historical Society | Collective Annual Grants | $10,000 |
| Downs Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis | Discretionary grant | $5,925 |
| Michael's Place - Grief Plays in the Shadows | Video Production Grants | $5,500 |
| St Louis Zoo Wildcare Park | Honorarium Gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanne Trulaske Dalba
- John Bechtold
- Sarah Trulaske
- Stephen Kincaid
- Jay Sarver
- Jerome Thomasson
- Michael Newmark
Questions people ask
Does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanne Trulaske Dalba (President), John Bechtold (Trustee), Sarah Trulaske (Trustee) and Stephen Kincaid (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.