Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family
Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family is a private foundation, based in Fortine, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $157.
Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family at a glance
In short: Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family gave $157 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $157), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $157
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $157
- Total assets
- $319,123
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude's Children's Research Hosp ($157).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157 (2025) to $37K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $157.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $157 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,123 | $51,426 | $165,033 | $157 | 1 | $27,736 | $20,764 |
| 2024 | $432,730 | $36,303 | $176,893 | $10,561 | 1 | $39,690 | $29,286 |
| 2023 | $573,320 | $78,526 | $195,179 | $27,949 | 2 | $56,251 | $38,863 |
| 2022 | $689,973 | $39,450 | $201,884 | $35,126 | 3 | $63,389 | $56,212 |
| 2021 | $852,407 | $54,373 | $201,358 | $37,171 | 2 | — | $62,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family is led by Lea Ann Trotman Smith, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lea Ann Trotman Smith
President
On filings since 2021
$75K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Elaine G. Trotman
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kenneth N. Trotman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$75K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Lea Ann Trotman Smith (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family
How much does Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family give each year?
Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family gave $157 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family?
Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family reported $319K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family operate?
Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family has awarded grants in Minnesota, Nevada, Tennessee.
What is Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family's EIN?
Dr Neil & Elaine Trotman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1167161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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