Trel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trel Foundation is a private foundation in Carlton, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$236,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $691,500 the year before.
62% 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 | $273,500 | 17 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $691,500 | 15 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $236,000 | 13 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
Trel 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 Trel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 12 | $186,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One America Movement One America Movement | Combat toxic polarization in society | $50,000 |
| Willamette Vly Wine Foundation Willamette Vly Wine Foundation | Housing, health svcs, early child ed | $50,000 |
| Oregon Business Charitable Inst Oregon Business Charitable Inst | Support oregon's quality of life/pro | $25,000 |
| Oregon Journalism Project Oregon Journalism Project | Support accountable journalism | $25,000 |
| The Japanese Garden Soc of Oregon the Japanese Garden Soc of Oregon | Promote japanese garden idealism | $25,000 |
| Williamette Workforce Partnership Williamette Workforce Partnership | Support thriving workforce in will v | $25,000 |
| Yamhill Enrichment Society Yamhill Enrichment Society | Childrens' literacy & music enrichme | $10,000 |
| Carlton Community Foundation Carlton Community Foundation | Support carlton community | $8,000 |
| McMinnville Area Habitat for Humani McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity | Build affordable housing | $6,000 |
| Zero Waste McMinnville Fndtn Zero Waste McMinnville Fndtn | Support zero waste policies | $5,000 |
| With Courage With Courage | Support breast cancer fighters/survi | $3,500 |
| Friends of Family Farmers Friends of Family Farmers | Support oregon agriculture | $2,500 |
| Farmers Market Fund Farmers Market Fund | Support snap recipients program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank J Foti
- Mike Bay
Questions people ask
Does Trel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trel Foundation give?
$236,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Trel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank J Foti (Pres, VP, Tr) and Mike Bay (Secretary).
What does Trel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and health.