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Travers Family Foundation Trust is a private trust based in LAFAYETTE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. It holds total assets of $63.4M. Annual income is reported at $5M. Total assets have grown from $27.9M in 2011 to $62.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Colorado. According to available records, Travers Family Foundation Trust has made 37 grants totaling $6.1M, with a median grant of $47K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $3.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.1M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.1M, with an average award of $164K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Travers Family Foundation Trust reported 37 individual grants totaling $6.1 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $46,720. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $116,562. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.1 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $2.7 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in CA, which received 36 of the 37 grants on record (97 percent). Of its 10 distinct grantees, 90 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Uc Berkeley Foundation ($4.2 million), Commonwealth Club Of California ($276,184) and The Semper Fi Fund ($275,000).
Computed from 37 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 2 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$43K
Average Grant
$157K
Largest Grant
$954K
Based on 10 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.
Travers Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO.
Travers Family Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $6.1M across 37 grants. The median grant size is $47K, with an average of $164K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.1M.
Travers Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (686095780) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Travers Family Foundation Trust is headquartered in LAFAYETTE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Travers | TRUSTEE | $75K | $0 | $75K |
| Gayle Travers | TRUSTEE | $75K | $0 | $75K |
| Nancy Lucas | TRUSTEE | $75K | $0 | $75K |
| Elizabeth Travers | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.7M
Total Assets
$62.9M
Fair Market Value
$62.9M
Net Worth
$29M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$100K
Net Investment Income
$576K
Distribution Amount
$2M
Total: $34M
Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$6.1M
Average Grant
$164K
Median Grant
$47K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uc Berkeley FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Berkeley, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindGENERAL PURPOSE | San Rafael, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| The Semper Fi FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Oceanside, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Commonwealth Club Of CaliforniaGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $66K | 2023 |
| East Bay SpcaGENERAL PURPOSE | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Silicon ValleyGENERAL PURPOSE | Milpitas, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Marin Center For Independent LivingGENERAL PURPOSE | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse For The BlindGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Golden Gate LabradorGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Grand BeginningsGENERAL PURPOSE | Granby, CO | $3K | 2020 |
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