Roger J & Madeleine Traynor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roger J & Madeleine Traynor Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $18,000. 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$108,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,808 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $94,000 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $92,808 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $108,000 | 7 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Roger J & Madeleine Traynor 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 Roger J & Madeleine Traynor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $72,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $18,000 |
| New York | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $18,000 | |
| San Diego Humane Society | Contribution to general fund supporting programs for stray animals. | $18,000 |
| Individual | $18,000 | |
| University of California Santa Barb | Contribution to scholarship fund. | $18,000 |
| Marin Symphony | Contribution to general fund supporting programs for muscial arts. | $18,000 |
| Harvard University | Contribution to scholarship fund. | $10,000 |
| International Fund Animal Welfare | Contribution to general fund supporting animals in danger and threat of extinction. | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Traynor
- Kathleen Derose
Questions people ask
Does Roger J & Madeleine Traynor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roger J & Madeleine Traynor Foundation give?
$108,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Roger J & Madeleine Traynor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joe Traynor (Trustee) and Kathleen Derose (Trustee).
What does Roger J & Madeleine Traynor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.