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Trellis Charitable Fund is a private corporation based in WOODBRIDGE, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Betsy K Karel. It holds total assets of $119.9M. Annual income is reported at $60.5M. Total assets have grown from $17.9M in 2013 to $119.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Trellis Charitable Fund has made 40 grants totaling $8.3M, with a median grant of $200K. Annual giving has grown from $1.9M in 2021 to $3.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 15 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $750K, with an average award of $209K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Maryland, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$150K
Average Grant
$175K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 11 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.
Trellis Charitable Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MD.
Trellis Charitable Fund has distributed a total of $8.3M across 40 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $209K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $750K.
Trellis Charitable Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Trellis Charitable Fund is headquartered in WOODBRIDGE, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Karel | CHAIR/SECRET | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$119.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$119.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$8.3M
Average Grant
$209K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights WatchGENERAL SUPPORT AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS | New York, NY | $750K | 2023 |
| Pulitzer Center On Crisis ReportingGENERAL SUPPORT AND ENDOWMENT FND | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| The Marshall ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| PropublicaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberities UnionGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Global Witness FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Fund For Global Human RightsGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| National Gallery Of ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Landover, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| Mann Deshi FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Satara | $100K | 2023 |
| Children'S Law CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Global Justice CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian American Art MuesumGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Weizmann Institute Of ScienceGENERAL SUPPORT | Rehobot Israel | $350K | 2022 |
| Creative Visions FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Malibu, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of Florida FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Gainesville, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FdtnGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2021 |
| Tahirih Justice CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Falls Church, VA | $75K | 2021 |