James Travis Tringas Memorial Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fort Walton Beach, FL EIN: 59-3685465

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

Children in Crisis: $24KChildren in Crisis$24KSt Markella & Demetrious Greek Church Youth Ministries: $10KSt Markella & Demetrious GreekChurch Youth Ministries$10KMental Health Association of Okaloosawalton: $5KMental Health Association ofOkaloosawalton$5K

The largest 2026 recipient was Children in Crisis ($24K). Together the top 3 received $39K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Fort Walton BeachMary EstherShalimar

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

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K3 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 3 grants2024 2 grants2025 3 grants2026

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children in Crisis Fort Walton Beach, FLOperational Support$24,403
St Markella & Demetrious Greek Church Youth Ministries Mary Esther, FLOperational Support$10,000
Mental Health Association of Okaloosawalton Ft Walton Beach, FLOperational Support$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$459,065$25,631$41,303$39,4033$40,353$19,066$49,303
2025$474,737$24,747$36,499$34,5992$35,549$20,597$40,353
2024$486,489$21,561$30,815$30,7543$30,785$18,531$34,630
2023$495,744$19,156$24,926$23,1862$24,056$16,286$31,624
2022$501,513$14,656$26,189$24,3332$25,943$13,495$24,796
2021$513,046$16,402$24,990$20,2953—$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

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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