The Trinity Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Trinity Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$89.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $861,144 the year before.
42% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $330,000 | 17 | $45.9 million |
| 2023 | $861,144 | 33 | $49.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 36 | $89.1 million |
How to apply
The Trinity Family 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 Trinity Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | $1.7 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $139,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas | To support ut dallas research activities of the center for brainhealth. | $500,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To assist the salvation army with overhead expenses for programs in the north texas area. | $355,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | To aid, support in environmental stewardship, accessible recreational opportunities in a working partnership with the city of dallas. | $300,000 |
| Charlotte Lozier Institute | To assist the organization with overhead expenses so that operations may continue. | $250,000 |
| Museum of the Bible | To aid, support in the expanding of knowledge and learning about the bible for people around the world. | $110,000 |
| The Kennedy Center Events | To support the kennedy center's artistic and educaational programming. | $87,000 |
| Blair House Foundation | To assist with the advancement of america's foriegn relations. | $50,000 |
| SMU Meadows School or Arts | To assist with the overhead expenses and enhencement of the arts. | $50,000 |
| Family Legacy | To aid, support in serving vulnerable and orphaned children of zambia. | $44,424 |
| Council for Life | To assist in the mission to empower woman, men, and youth to make life-affirming choices. | $25,000 |
| Crystal Charity Ball | To aid, support in making contributions to children's charities in dallas county. | $25,000 |
| Dream Center Foundation | To aid, support and provide resources for families affected by poverty. | $25,000 |
| Mercy Street | To assist mercy street with overhead expenses to provide sport, mentoring and leadership programs for youth. | $25,000 |
| New Friends New Life | To aid, support and empower sexually exploited teen girls, women and their children and drive awareness. | $25,000 |
| S M Wright Foundation | To aid, support in helping quality services to thousands of less fortunate families in the dallas community. | $25,000 |
| The Highland Park Education Foundation | To assist with the overhead expenses of highland park extracurricular activities. | $25,000 |
| Bravelove | To assist with overhead and operating expenses so that operations may continue. | $20,000 |
| Embrace Grace | To assist the ministry with overhead expenses so that operations may continue. | $20,000 |
| Equest | To assist equest with overhead expenses to provide theraeutic services to wounded horses. | $20,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | To assist the ministry with overhead expenses so that operations may continue. | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Family Services | To assist interfaith family services with overhead expenses to provide family services. | $20,000 |
| Operation Kindness | To aid, support in creating a kinder world for pets and the people who love them by providing community resources. | $20,000 |
| Capital for Kids | To aid, support for organizations that educate, protect and encourage at-risk children. | $15,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | To aid, support the brook hollow scholarship fund to provide an education to exceptional students. | $15,000 |
| SMU Meadows at the Windspear | To support the opera and performing arts to enrich the dallas community. | $15,000 |
| Faith Fight Finish Foundation | To aid, support and service youth fighting cancer and facing life-challenging hardships. | $10,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church | To assist the ministry with overhead expenses so that operations may continue. | $10,000 |
| Waterstone Foundation | To assist the organization with overhead expenses so that operations may continue. | $10,000 |
| St Marks School of Texas | To assist smu to empower outstanding student, enrich teaching and research and community support. | $10,000 |
| The Hockaday School | To aid, support of preparing young women of strong potential to assume positions of responsibility and leadership. | $10,000 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | To aid, support, educate and provide a better place for children. | $5,000 |
| Ascent Mentors | To assist in support for connecting high school to the heart of god. | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council | To aid, support in public discourse and education on international affairs and culture. | $5,000 |
| Scottish Rite for Children | To assist with overhead expenses and to provide services to needy children. | $5,000 |
| Blue Nest | To support the professional development of women, build relationships and grow safely. | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | To support american philanthropic movement that strengthens a free society. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather H Washburne
- Elisa H Summers
- David O Turner Jr
- Amanda L Norris
- Kelcey Hamilton
Questions people ask
Does The Trinity Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Trinity Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Trinity Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather H Washburne (Director), Elisa H Summers (Director), David O Turner Jr (Director and Vice-President) and Amanda L Norris (Treasurer and Vice-President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Trinity Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and human services.