Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $55,871, primarily to organizations in Maryland.
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc gave $56K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,871
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,725
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $928,387
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 Porter Street 5Th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 685-5512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harford Family House ($8K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 1% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $83K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harford Family House Aberdeen, MD | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sinai Hospital Baltimore, MD | Pediatric Treatment Room | $7,500 |
| Baltimore Humane Society Reisterstown, MD | Autoclave Machine in Wellness Center | $6,539 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $6,400 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Itineris Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $4,700 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Baltimore, MD | Mentoring Arena | $2,500 |
| Mission Fit Baltimore, MD | Personal Development of Youth Program | $2,500 |
| Comfort Cases Gaithersburg, MD | Unrestricted | $2,482 |
| Caltholic Chartities-Our Daily Bread Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $928,387 | $68,482 | $96,017 | $55,871 | 15 | $55,871 | $29,086 | $84,770 |
| 2023 | $955,922 | $82,393 | $111,395 | $82,650 | 18 | $82,650 | $53,923 | $72,466 |
| 2022 | $984,932 | $40,962 | $86,238 | $69,000 | 15 | $69,000 | $36,868 | $76,680 |
| 2021 | $1,030,246 | $211,259 | $80,360 | $60,555 | 15 | $60,555 | $193,030 | $78,716 |
| 2020 | $899,407 | $131,348 | $60,497 | $41,750 | 17 | — | $113,377 | $56,693 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness, arts and music, services for people with autism, youth mentoring and support, and community services.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Harford Family House works to help families with children and individuals experiencing homelessness become self-sufficient and productive community members. Itineris provides opportunities for adults with autism to participate in adult life through programs including supported employment and community living. Comfort Cases provides comfort and support to youth entering foster care. The Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation provides financial assistance to the Baltimore School for the Arts, a public high school; the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra works to present musical concerts; and Fellowship of Christian Athletes seeks to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $55,871. Grants ranged from $750 to $7,500, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable awards included $7,500 to Harford Family House, $7,500 to Sinai Hospital, $6,539 to Baltimore Humane Society, $6,400 to Baltimore School for the Arts, $5,000 to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and $4,700 to Itineris.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Abarbanel as vice president and David Goldner as president.
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc is led by David Goldner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Goldner
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Abarbanel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc
How much does Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc give each year?
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc gave $56K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 18 grants.
What is Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,725, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc give grants?
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (10 grants).
Does Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harford Family House ($7,500), Sinai Hospital ($7,500) and Baltimore Humane Society ($6,539), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc?
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc reported $928K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness, arts and music, services for people with autism, youth mentoring and support, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2007937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edwin & Jeanne Trexler Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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