George W Trimble Trust
George W Trimble Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported supporting charitable organizations in Colorado, Missouri, and Washington, including Elks lodges, hospitals, and organizations serving people who are blind.
George W Trimble Trust at a glance
In short: George W Trimble Trust gave $937K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $134K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $937,036
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,862
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,115
- Total assets
- $15,648,819
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George W Trimble Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George W Trimble Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Springs Elks Lodge #309 ($364K). Together the top 7 received $937K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 35 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 39% to recipients in Missouri, and 8% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George W Trimble Trust gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $775K (2023) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $937K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Elks Lodge #309 Colorado Springs, CO | Support Indigent & Poor of | $364,403 |
| George W Trimble Hospital Fund Louisiana, MO | Medical Care for Indigent & | $208,230 |
| Louisiana Elks Lodge #791 Louisiana, MO | Support Indigent & Poor of | $156,173 |
| Leadville Elks Lodge #236 Leadville, CO | Support Indigent & Poor of | $104,115 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | The Support Services for | $52,057 |
| Colorado Center for Blind Littleton, CO | The Support Services for | $26,029 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind Inc Seattle, WA | The Support Services for | $26,029 |
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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 | $15,648,819 | $1,016,867 | $1,115,085 | $937,036 | 7 | $992,277 | $901,460 | $1,005,255 |
| 2023 | $15,801,379 | $660,497 | $941,812 | $775,032 | 7 | $825,387 | $516,438 | $933,692 |
| 2022 | $16,014,381 | $191,324 | $1,299,414 | $1,109,109 | 7 | $1,159,570 | $252,822 | $982,244 |
| 2021 | $16,808,721 | $3,454,026 | $1,752,434 | $1,539,558 | 7 | $1,594,701 | $3,529,576 | $1,086,634 |
| 2020 | $15,590,916 | $1,493,189 | $1,102,768 | $936,428 | 7 | — | $1,349,788 | $901,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W Trimble Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
The trust’s 2024 grants supported services for people in need, medical care for people who are indigent, and services for people who are blind. The GEORGE W TRIMBLE HOSPITAL FUND describes its mission as receiving funds from the George W. Trimble Foundation to pay medical expenses for charity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $937,036 across seven grants. Grants ranged from $26,029 to $364,403, with a median grant of $104,115.
The largest grants were $364,403 to COLORADO SPRINGS ELKS LODGE #309, $208,230 to GEORGE W TRIMBLE HOSPITAL FUND, $156,173 to LOUISIANA ELKS LODGE #791, and $104,115 to LEADVILLE ELKS LODGE #236. Other recipients were SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ($52,057), COLORADO CENTER FOR BLIND ($26,029), and LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC ($26,029).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
BANK OF AMERICA is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
George W Trimble Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$135K (2021) → $136K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George W Trimble Trust
How much does George W Trimble Trust give each year?
George W Trimble Trust gave $937K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $775K across 7 grants.
What is George W Trimble Trust's typical grant size?
George W Trimble Trust's median grant in 2024 was $104,115, and its average grant was $133,862, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George W Trimble Trust give grants?
George W Trimble Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (39%) and Washington (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisiana, MO (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does George W Trimble Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on George W Trimble Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Indigent & Poor of" (3 grants) and "The Support Services for" (3 grants).
Who are George W Trimble Trust's largest grantees?
George W Trimble Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Colorado Springs Elks Lodge #309 ($364,403), George W Trimble Hospital Fund ($208,230) and Louisiana Elks Lodge #791 ($156,173), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George W Trimble Trust?
George W Trimble Trust reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $992K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 George W Trimble Trust fund?
The trust’s 2024 grants supported services for people in need, medical care for people who are indigent, and services for people who are blind. The GEORGE W TRIMBLE HOSPITAL FUND describes its mission as receiving funds from the George W. Trimble Foundation to pay medical expenses for charity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George W Trimble Trust?
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George W Trimble Trust's EIN?
George W Trimble Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6026531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George W Trimble Trust 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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