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The Trinity Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is J Keith Benedict. It holds total assets of $83.4M. Annual income is reported at $54.2M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $83.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Florida. According to available records, The Trinity Family Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $405K, with a median grant of $16K. Annual giving has grown from $75K in 2020 to $330K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Missouri, District of Columbia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Trinity Family Foundation reported 19 individual grants totaling $405,000 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $15,500. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $25,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $50,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.2 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TX, which received 16 of the 19 grants on record (84 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 4 states. Of its 18 distinct grantees, 6 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were The Salvation Army ($50,000), Council For Life ($50,000) and Smu Meadows School Or Arts ($25,000).
Computed from 19 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 4 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$16K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Trinity Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MO, DC.
The Trinity Family Foundation has distributed a total of $405K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $16K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
The Trinity Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Trinity Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather H Washburne | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David O Turner Jr | SECRETARY AND VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda L Norris | TREASURER AND VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph D O'Brien Iii | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elisa H Summers | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$83.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$83.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$405K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$16K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council For LifeTO ASSIST IN THE MISSION TO EMPOWER WOMAN, MEN, AND YOUTH TO MAKE LIFE-AFFIRMING CHOICES. | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Smu-John G Tower Cental Medal Of FreedomTO ASSIST SMU TO OFFER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS. | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Mad For PlaidTO ASSIST WITH THE OVERHEAD EXPENSES OF HIGHLAND PARK EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Bring To Light MinistriesTO ASSIST THE MINISTRY WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES SO THAT OPERATIONS MAY CONTINUE. | Carrollton, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyTO ASSIST THE SALVATION ARMY WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES FOR PROGRAMS IN THE NORTH TEXAS AREA. | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Smu Meadows School Or ArtsTO ASSIST WITH THE OVERHEAD EXPENSES AND ENHENCEMENT OF THE ARTS. | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Smu UnitedTO ASSIST SMU TO EMPOWER OUTSTANDING STUDENT, ENRICH TEACHING AND RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Sm Wright FoundationTO ASSIST WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO NEEDY CHILDREN. | Dallas, TX | $16K | 2022 |
| Embrace GraceTO ASSIST THE MINISTRY WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES SO THAT OPERATIONS MAY CONTINUE. | Hurst, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Mercy StreetTO ASSIST MERCY STREET WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES TO PROVIDE SPORT, MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. | Dallas, TX | $13K | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center EventsTO SUPPORT THE KENNEDY CENTER'S ARTISTIC AND EDUCAATIONAL PROGRAMMING. | Washingon, DC | $12K | 2022 |
| Mathew 10 InternationalTO ASSIST THE MINISTRY WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES SO THAT OPERATIONS MAY CONTINUE. | Knoxvill, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Interfaith Family ServicesTO ASSIST INTERFAITH FAMILY SERVICES WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES TO PROVIDE FAMILY SERVICES. | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| EquestTO ASSIST EQUEST WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES TO PROVIDE THERAEUTIC SERVICES TO WOUNDED HORSES. | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Trinity University TennisTO ASSIST TRINITY UNIVERSITY TENNIS WITH OVERHEAD OF OPERATING A COLLEGE TENNIS PROGRAM. | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| BraveloveTO ASSIST WITH OVERHEAD AND OPERATING EXPENSES SO THAT OPERATIONS MAY CONTINUE. | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Highland Park United Methodist ChurchTO ASSIST THE MINISTRY WITH OVERHEAD EXPENSES SO THAT OPERATIONS MAY CONTINUE. | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Kanakuk MinistiesTO HELP FUND SUMMER CAMP MINISTRY. | Branson, MO | $50K | 2020 |