Marguerite Traphagen Foundation
Accepts applications
Marguerite Traphagen Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $32,000 | 14 | $877,957 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 8 | $927,596 |
| 2025 | $33,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America N A 101 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 244-4861 |
| What to submit | Request information from bank of america |
What Marguerite Traphagen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Children's Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted general | $18,000 |
| Villa of Hope | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities Familycommunity Svcs | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Open Door Mission Inc | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Hobart & William Smith Colleges | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Humane Society of Rochester | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Cancer Action - Gilda's Club Rochester | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Al Sigl Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- Martha Watson
- John M Murphy Jr
Questions people ask
Does Marguerite Traphagen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marguerite Traphagen Foundation give?
$33,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Marguerite Traphagen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee), Martha Watson (Co-Trustee) and John M Murphy Jr (Co-Trustee).
What does Marguerite Traphagen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.