The Troon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Troon Foundation is a private foundation in Elon, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$61.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $2.6 million | 37 | $57.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 43 | $61.6 million |
How to apply
The Troon 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 The Troon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 24 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia | 17 | $820,208 |
| Ohio | 1 | $700,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Giving Account of James M and Kathleen H Piermarini | To fund charitable giving account. | $700,000 |
| United Way of Alamance County | To fund general funds and housing specialist. | $190,000 |
| Women's Initiative | To fund welfare and refugee program. | $125,000 |
| Safe Alamance | To fund food assistance and staffing. | $113,312 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | To fund partner impact program. | $100,000 |
| Christmas Cheer | General funds. | $100,000 |
| Prosami | To fund pilot center and training. | $93,700 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters | To fund mentoring. | $90,000 |
| City Gate Dream Center | To fund community programs. | $90,000 |
| On Our Own | To fund mental health program. | $74,208 |
| YMCA | Jbr fund and teen funding | $55,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To provide financial assistance. | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army of Alamance | To fund after school enrichment. | $50,000 |
| St Joseph's Villa | To fund flager house. | $50,000 |
| Swim Richmond | To fund swim programs. | $50,000 |
| The Doorways | To fund patient assistance | $50,000 |
| Young Musicians of Alamance | To provide operating funds. | $45,000 |
| Benjamin Hair Swim | To fund swim programs. | $42,300 |
| Miriam's House | To fund community first program. | $40,000 |
| Cancerlinc | To fund legal assistance for patients. | $35,000 |
| Episcopal Farm Workers | To fund christmas gifts and school supplies. | $35,000 |
| Feeding America Swva | To fund children's feeding programs. | $35,000 |
| Fifth Street Ministries | To fund shelter, veterans, and other programs. | $30,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | To fund food and housing. | $30,000 |
| Shalom Farms | To fund food assistance. | $30,000 |
| Yellow Door Foundation | To fund housing patient families. | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont | General funds. | $25,000 |
| Children's Home Society of North Carolina | To fund foster care assistance. | $25,000 |
| Community Clinic of High Point | To fund medical assitance. | $25,000 |
| Little Pink Houses of Hope | Retreats for cancer families | $25,000 |
| Power Cross | To fund transportation needs. | $25,000 |
| Allied Churches of Alamance County | To fund community housing. | $20,000 |
| Eden Village of Wilmington | To fund homlessness program. | $20,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Greensboro | To fund youth programs. | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Associates Triad | To fund mental health program. | $20,000 |
| Stop Human Trafficing | To fund human trafficing training | $20,000 |
| Studio 1 | To fund theater program. | $20,000 |
| The Haven | To fund the day shelter | $20,000 |
| The Next Move Program | To fund disabilities program. | $20,000 |
| Community Bikes | To fund transportation needs. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Piermarini
- Kathleen H Piermarini
Questions people ask
Does The Troon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Troon Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Troon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Piermarini (President) and Kathleen H Piermarini (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does The Troon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, housing and homelessness and health.