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Trainer Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1980. The principal officer is Glenora Co. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $566K. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2025. According to available records, Trainer Family Foundation Inc. has made 12 grants totaling $488K, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $102K in 2021 to $125K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $261K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $63K, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Wisconsin and Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Trainer Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, WI, TX.
Trainer Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $488K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $63K.
Trainer Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Trainer Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILL M NEWMAN | TREASURER / DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KRISTIN I TRAINER | VICE PRESIDENT / DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| SARAH S TRAINER | PRESIDENT / DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| CAROLINE FRANTZ | SECRETARY / DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$125K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$125K
Contributions
$900
Net Investment Income
$260K
Distribution Amount
$148K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$488K
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa De EsperanzaEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| RYTHERWELFARE | SEATTLE, WA | $63K | 2025 |
| CHILDREN OF THE SETTING SUN PRODUCTIONSWELFARE | BELLINGHAM, WA | $63K | 2025 |
| Neighborhood HouseEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $51K | 2021 |
| Kids Matter IncEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $51K | 2021 |
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