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The K & L Trimmer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Plano, Texas · EIN 752835373

The K & L Trimmer Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,020 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $92,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $132,519 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$132,5198$86,916
2024$115,0208$135,535

How to apply

The K & L Trimmer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The K & L Trimmer Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$93,780
Kansas3$20,140
Tennessee1$1,000
Illinois1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Carrollton, TX
Charitable distribution$92,300
Kansas State University Foundation
Kansas City, KS
Community support$10,100
Ku Endowment
Lawrence, KS
Community support$10,000
Messiah Lutheran
Plano, TX
Community support$1,000
St Jude
Menphis, TN
Charitable distribution$1,000
SPCA
Dallas, TX
Community support$480
Pastoral Leadership Institute
Wheaton, IL
Charitable distribution$100
Kiwanis Club of Hays
Hays, KS
Community support$40

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The K & L Trimmer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The K & L Trimmer Foundation give?

$115,020 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The K & L Trimmer Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Ken Trimmer (Director), Linda Trimmer (Director) and Sharon Rhine (Director).

What does The K & L Trimmer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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