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Tra Fund is a private corporation based in BERKELEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Thomas Reid Anderson. It holds total assets of $4.5M. Annual income is reported at $239K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $4.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Colorado. According to available records, Tra Fund has made 94 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $142K in 2020 to $641K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $400K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, Washington, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 16 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.
Tra Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 94 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, WA.
Tra Fund has distributed a total of $1.5M across 94 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $400K.
Tra Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tra Fund is headquartered in BERKELEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Vermillion | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tamia Anderson | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marsha Anderson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Anderson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
94
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal IpcGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $400K | 2023 |
| West Marin FundGeneral Support | Point Reyes Station, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Feather River Land TrustGeneral Support | Quincy, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Save The ChildrenGeneral Support | Fairfield, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Rainforest TrustGeneral Support | Warrenton, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Dzi FoundationGeneral Support | Ridgway, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Himalayan FoundationGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Bay Nature InstituteGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sf Marin Food BankGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| World Food ProgramGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Partners AsiaGeneral Support | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Himalayan FoundationGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Global Purpose Thai SchoolGeneral Support | Carmel Valley, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Manakamana FoundationNepal Education | Point Reyes, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Kitchen SistersGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Point Blue Conservation ScienceRange Monitoring | Petaluma, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Children On The EdgeGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| High Country NewsGeneral Support | Paonia, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Pariwar FoundationGeneral Support | Freemont, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Aroc SabalGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Women For Afghan WomenGeneral Support | Flushing, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Uc Botanical GardenGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| One Heart World-WideGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Seva FoundationGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| ParsaGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $7K | 2022 |
| Ukraine FundGeneral Support | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
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