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Trester Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is James M Trester. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $165K. Total assets have grown from $912K in 2011 to $2M in 2024. 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Trester Family Foundation has made 57 grants totaling $656K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $82K in 2020 to $222K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $242K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $125K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$31K
Based on 13 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.
Trester Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 57 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OK, IL.
Trester Family Foundation has distributed a total of $656K across 57 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $125K.
Trester Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Trester Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M Trester | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia A Mitchell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Holly M Trester | VP/SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
57
Total Giving
$656K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Fort Worth, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| The Ryan FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Carrollton, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Collin CountyGENERAL PURPOSES | Allen, TX | $33K | 2023 |
| UpbringGENERAL PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Greater DallasGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Willow Bend Hunt ClubGENERAL PURPOSES | Addison, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Folds Of HonorGENERAL PURPOSES | Owasso, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Uwec FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Eau Claire, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Communities Foundation Of TexasGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| BrainupngoGENERAL PURPOSES | Frankfort, IL | $527 | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Collin CountyGENERAL PURPOSES | Allen, TX | $31K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater DallasGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $13K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Rowlett, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook PromiseGENERAL PURPOSES | Newtown, CT | $750 | 2022 |
| Make A WishGENERAL PURPOSES | Addison, TX | $525 | 2022 |
| William B Travis FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $200 | 2022 |
| The Als Association Texas ChapterGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $100 | 2022 |
| No Kid HungryGENERAL PURPOSES | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2021 |
| Lutheran Immigration And Refugee ServiceGENERAL PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $3K | 2021 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL PURPOSES | Boone, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Gofundme Help For Raul Redwood CityGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $563 | 2021 |
| Clooney Foundation For JusticeGENERAL PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2021 |
| Pp CarsonscrusGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | N/A | 2021 |
| Christ Lutheran ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | N/A | 2021 |
| North Texas Food BankGENERAL PURPOSES | Plano, TX | $16K | 2020 |
| Briarwood Lutheran MinistriesGENERAL PURPOSES | Argyle, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| The Family PlaceGENERAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $2K | 2020 |