Christian J & Eva W Trefz Family
The Christian J and Eva W Trefz Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2014 and based in Westport, Connecticut. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$87K
-43.3% YoY
Grant Count
26
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-15.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds in furtherance of its stated objectives, with primary focus areas including:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Global Health
- Healthcare for underserved populations
Grantmaking
Ready to take the next step with Christian J & Eva W Trefz Family?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Connecticut
- Florida
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $125,021
- Total Revenues: $120,248
- Total Expenses: $93,380
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS COHEN | SECRETARY, TREASURER,DIREC | — | — |
| EVA W TREFZ | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TARA N LOCKE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAMES C TREFZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 21 Burritts Landing South, Westport, CT 06880-6443
Telephone: 203-367-3621
EIN: 46-1589126
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Christine E Moser Foundation
NEW BRITAIN, CT
Assets
$767K
Grants
7
Total Given
$36K
The Ravengate Foundation
OLD GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$70K
Alderman Family Foundation
SALISBURY, CT
Assets
$33K
Grants
5
Total Given
$650
Calf Island Foundation
GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$172K
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Russel R Taylor Foundation
GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
3
Total Given
$224K
Nancy a Larson Foundation Inc
OLD LYME, CT
Assets
$9K
Grants
8
Total Given
$12K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Christian J & Eva W Trefz Family on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities