Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
22% 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 | $1.0 million | 21 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 19 | $16.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 18 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc 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 Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 5 | $660,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nu Foundation | General donation | $450,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Platte River Wetlands Restoration | General donation | $150,000 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | General donation | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General donation | $55,000 |
| Outlook Nebraska | General donation | $50,000 |
| National Review Institute | General donation | $40,000 |
| Center for Study of Technololgy & Society | General donation | $25,000 |
| Claremont Institute | General donation | $25,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries | General donation | $25,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | General donation | $25,000 |
| Operation Kindness | General donation | $15,000 |
| Patriot Paws | General donation | $15,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | General donation | $5,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church | General donation | $5,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | General donation | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole One Fly | General donation | $5,000 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | General donation | $5,000 |
| The Hockaday School | General donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Truhlsen
- Nancy Brager
- Barbara Truhlsen Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William C Truhlsen (Director), Nancy Brager (Director) and Barbara Truhlsen Mitchell (President).
What does Stanley M Truhlsen Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.