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Trudy Foundation is a private trust based in INDEPENDENCE, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Julia Murphy. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $187K. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2024. According to available records, Trudy Foundation has made 107 grants totaling $392K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $121K and $148K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, New York, Texas, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. 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.
Trudy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 107 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, NY, TX.
Trudy Foundation has distributed a total of $392K across 107 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K.
Trudy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Trudy Foundation is headquartered in INDEPENDENCE, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Murphy | TRUSTEE, ADMINISTRATOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Catherine Lobash | TRUSTEE, ACCOUNTANT | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Roberta Murphy | TRUSTEE, CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Meehan | TRUSTEE, ATTORNEY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arthur Murphy Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
107
Total Giving
$392K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleos MinistriesOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $12K | 2023 |
| United Methodist Committee On RelieTo alleviate world hunger and poverty | Atlanta, GA | $11K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationResearch | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Neighbor To NeighborOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| City Union MissionOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $8K | 2023 |
| Hunger ProjectOperating Support | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Cherith BrookCapital Support | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Hillcrest MinistriesIndependence Housing Site | Independence, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Brother'S Brother FoundationOperating Support | Pittsburgh, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Kansas Western MiTo support Bellefointaine Chapter & Truman Road Independence | Kansas City, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyOperating Support | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Starlight TheatreOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church - ExcMission - $2,750 US flags - $250 | Excelsior Springs, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| National Parks Convservation AssociOperating Support | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa IncOperating Support | Hagerstown, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Sister CorpsOperating Support | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan CenterOperating Support | Excelsior Springs, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Heart Of America Council Boy ScoutsOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Puppetry Arts InstituteOperating Support | Independence, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Services Dogs IncOperating Support | Dripping Springs, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Trail FoundationOperating Support | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectOperating Support | San Antonio, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Kansas City BalletOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalOperating Support | Little Rock, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Northwest Communities Development CTabitha's Closet Operating Support | Independence, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Services LeagueOperating Support | Independence, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Lyric OperaOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church In AmerLutheran Diaster Response | Merrifield, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Joe R And Teresa Lozano Long CenterOperating Support | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish MissouriTo support Kansas City metro area | Ballwin, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Ballet AustinOperating Support | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Charity WaterOperating Support | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Children'S Research HospiOperating Support | Memphis Tn, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of Greater KansaOperating Support | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationResearch | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church ExcMission - $2,750 US flags - $250 | Excelsior Springs, MO | $3K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersOperating Support | Hagerstown, MD | $3K | 2022 |