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Trefler Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $7.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $464K in 2011 to $5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Trefler Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $450K and $1.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.2M distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M, with an average award of $58K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Colorado, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$201K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 6 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.
Trefler Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, PA, CO.
Trefler Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 51 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $58K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M.
Trefler Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Trefler Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sherman | PRESIDENT | $251K | $23K | $273K |
| Alan N Trefler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela L Trefler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
$5M
Net Worth
$4.9M
Grants Paid
$686K
Contributions
$1.5M
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$215K
Total: $3.8M
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$58K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash Mouth Wrestling Club IncUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Brockton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Empower Our Crown Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Milton, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Noble And Greenough SchoolUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Dedham, MA | $57K | 2023 |
| Mspca AngellUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Union Capital BostonUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance BostonUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club BostonUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Teachers LoungeUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Roslindale, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Boston Debate LeagueUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Panthers Legends Academic YouthUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | West Roxbury, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Shine Bright WorkshopsUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Norwood, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Youth In Crisis MinistryUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Randolph, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Leadership BraineryUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boston Police Activities LeagueUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Dorchester, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Commonwealth KitchenUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Daddy & Me IncUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Hyde Park, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation For BcyfUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| GenunityUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Louis D Brown Peace InstituteUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Dorchester, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Project 351UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pim ProjectUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Randolph, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Score 4 MoreUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Roxbury, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The BaseUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Roxbury, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Boston FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Center For Teen EmpowermentUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Roxbury, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| United South End SettlementsUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Philanthropy MaUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Rose ConservatoryUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Brockton, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| 1 Day SoonerUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Claymont, DE | $8K | 2023 |
| Hoops Collaborative Youth Development ProgramUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Brockton, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| The Upward ProjectUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Social Capital IncUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ma League Of Community Health CentersUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2021 |
| Tricounty Community NetworkUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Pottstown, PA | $25K | 2021 |
| Cambridge CollegeUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2021 |
| Empower Our CrownUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Milton, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Needham Chamber Of CommerceUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Newton Center, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Greater BostonUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2020 |
| Urban Farming InstituteUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Mattapan, MA | $25K | 2020 |
| Fathers' UpliftUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Boston UniversityUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2020 |