Trio Foundation of St Louis
Accepts applications
Trio Foundation of St Louis is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 100 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$36.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
30% 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 | $1.7 million | 115 | $32.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 91 | $34.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 100 | $36.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Triostlorg Online Application to Be Completed, See - Wwwtriostlorg, PO Box, MO 63117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 725-3040, trio@triostl.org |
| What to submit | The foundation has guidelines that must be followed and an online application form that must be completed to receive a grant. The foundation guidelines and application may be found at "www.triostl.org". Inquiries may be directed to marissa rosen, program officer, marissa@triostl.org. |
| Deadlines | For fiscal year 2026, the deadline is september 4, 2026. |
| Restrictions | The foundation's grantmaking focus is in the st. Louis region. The foundation does not fund scientific or medical research. The foundation is not generally interested in supporting the production of videos, conferences, seminars, feasibility studies, routine technology expenses, event sponsorship, charter schools, or the development of strategic plans. For more details pelase visit www.triostl.org. |
What Trio Foundation of St Louis funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 78 | $1.7 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $20,000 |
| New York | 3 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seed St Louis | Cultivating st. Louis | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Rivers | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis | Workforce development: preparing disadvantaged teens to thrive as adults | $30,000 |
| Lifewise STL | Women's financial wellbeing | $30,000 |
| Archcity Defenders | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Beyond Housing | Beyond housing's youth programs | $25,000 |
| Black Girls Do STEM | Black girls do STEM general operating support | $25,000 |
| Cinema St Louis | Capital grant for purchase of hi pointe theater | $25,000 |
| Coca - Center of Creative Arts | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Craft Alliance Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Crown Center for Senior Living | Community living center | $25,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | Building a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Confluence conservation easement program: protecting st. Louis area floodplain wetlands | $25,000 |
| Earth University | Earth scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Earthdance Organic Farm School | General operating support | $25,000 |
| EARTHDAY365 | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Flance Early Learning Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Capital campaign support for imagine the glade | $25,000 |
| Grand Center | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Great Rivers Environmental Law Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Haven of Grace | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Jazz St Louis | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Adult day at the j | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Harvey kornblum jewish food pantry | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | Nutrition for older adults | $25,000 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Launchcode Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Mo | Microenterprise program | $25,000 |
| Magic House St Louis Children's Museum | The magic house, made for kids | $25,000 |
| Marian Middle School | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Metro Theater Company | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum | Art access | $25,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Biodiversecity st. Louis | $25,000 |
| Missouri History Museum | We are st. Louis campaign | $25,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Open Space Council STL | Land trust program | $25,000 |
| Rung for Women | Financial assistance & education for st. Louis women | $25,000 |
| Southside Early Childhood Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marissa Berkow Rosen
- Terri S Mason
- William L Nussbaum Jr
- Mary B Moog
- Caroline Caplan
- Nicki Friedland
- James R Moog
- Thomas H Moog
- Linda B Nussbaum
Questions people ask
Does Trio Foundation of St Louis accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For fiscal year 2026, the deadline is september 4, 2026..
How much does Trio Foundation of St Louis give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Trio Foundation of St Louis?
Its 2025 filing lists Marissa Berkow Rosen (Executive Director), Terri S Mason (President), William L Nussbaum Jr (Vice President/Treasurer) and Mary B Moog (Secretary/Assistant Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Trio Foundation of St Louis fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.