James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Walton Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $459K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $19K.
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation gave $39K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $39,403
- +13.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,134
- -24.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $459,065
- -3.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Children in Crisis ($24K). Together the top 3 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $39K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children in Crisis Fort Walton Beach, FL | Operational Support | $24,403 |
| St Markella & Demetrious Greek Church Youth Ministries Mary Esther, FL | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Okaloosawalton Ft Walton Beach, FL | Operational Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $459,065 | $25,631 | $41,303 | $39,403 | 3 | $40,353 | $19,066 | $49,303 |
| 2025 | $474,737 | $24,747 | $36,499 | $34,599 | 2 | $35,549 | $20,597 | $40,353 |
| 2024 | $486,489 | $21,561 | $30,815 | $30,754 | 3 | $30,785 | $18,531 | $34,630 |
| 2023 | $495,744 | $19,156 | $24,926 | $23,186 | 2 | $24,056 | $16,286 | $31,624 |
| 2022 | $501,513 | $14,656 | $26,189 | $24,333 | 2 | $25,943 | $13,495 | $24,796 |
| 2021 | $513,046 | $16,402 | $24,990 | $20,295 | 3 | — | $13,241 | $25,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation is led by John J. Tringas, President on filings since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John J. Tringas
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex J. Tringas
Vice President
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lark T. Bostick
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John J. Trginas (2023–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation
How much does James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation give each year?
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation gave $39K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
What is James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,134, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation give grants?
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Walton Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation?
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation reported $459K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 is James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation's EIN?
James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3685465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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