Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc
The Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. It assists local health and human service and arts nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, through grants for specific projects intended to make a demonstrable impact in the community.
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc gave $54K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. 90% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,980
- -66.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,398
- -56.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $252,624
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 90% first-time grantees (9 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (84% 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 Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7979 Old Georgetown Road 1000, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 654-7030
Website: https://www.trawick.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American University ($45K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 52 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it assists local nonprofits in Montgomery County, Maryland. In its 2024 grantmaking, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, and 16% went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
90%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 10 grantees (90%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $250. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $54K (2024) to $359K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American University Washington, DC | Art Program | $45,000 |
| The Able Foundation Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $4,213 |
| DDM Enterprise Bethesda, MD | GRANT | $3,017 |
| Ciesla Foundation Washington, DC | Art Program | $250 |
| Empowering the Ages Rockville, MD | Arts Scholarship Award | $250 |
| Montgomery County Hall of Fame Bethesda, MD | Sports Program | $250 |
| Open Door Foundation Inc Hanover, MD | GRANT | $250 |
| Rainbow Families Washington, DC | GRANT | $250 |
| Second Century Project Potomac, MD | Project Inform | $250 |
| Shepherd's Table Inc Silver Spring, MD | Feed the Homeless | $250 |
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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 | $252,624 | $329,700 | $341,040 | $53,980 | 10 | $338,408 | $107,830 | $8,550 |
| 2023 | $262,312 | $551,771 | $496,534 | $159,780 | 13 | $495,742 | $377,207 | $3,070 |
| 2022 | $199,065 | $183,632 | $608,429 | $270,851 | 12 | $606,197 | $131,448 | $43,951 |
| 2021 | $593,744 | $820,687 | $479,820 | $157,229 | 6 | $477,713 | $579,015 | $10,847 |
| 2020 | $253,038 | $766,668 | $681,453 | $359,463 | 11 | — | $403,099 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 foundation’s stated focus is supporting local health and human service and arts nonprofits in Montgomery County. Its grants are for specific projects intended to benefit the local community, including efforts that reach people in need and sustain creative activities.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. American University, which received $45,000 in 2024, says its mission is to advance knowledge, foster intellectual curiosity, build community, and empower lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Empowering the Ages Inc, which received $250, describes its work as strengthening social-emotional well-being, providing life skills, and building connections across generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $53,980 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $45,000; the median grant was $250. The largest award was $45,000 to American University for an art program. Other larger awards included $4,213 to The Able Foundation for program support and $3,017 to DDM Enterprise.
The remaining listed 2024 grants were $250 each: Ciesla Foundation for an art program; Empowering the Ages for an arts scholarship award; Montgomery County Hall of Fame for a sports program; Open Door Foundation Inc; Rainbow Families; Second Century Project for Project Inform; and Shepherd’s Table Inc for feeding the homeless.
The foundation’s website lists current programs including art scholarships, a Capacity Cooperative Program, discretionary support, an Impact Grant, and Legacy Grants. Its 2024 filing states that grants are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol Trawick as president and director, and Robert Brewer and Doug Jarrard as directors.
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc is led by Carol Trawick, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Trawick
President & Director
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brewer
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Jarrard
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gail Nachman (2020–2021) — Director
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 Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc
How much does Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc give each year?
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc gave $54K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 13 grants.
What is Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $5,398, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc give grants?
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American University ($45,000), The Able Foundation ($4,213) and DDM Enterprise ($3,017), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc?
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc reported $253K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $338K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is supporting local health and human service and arts nonprofits in Montgomery County. Its grants are for specific projects intended to benefit the local community, including efforts that reach people in need and sustain creative activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3932082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jim and Carol Trawick 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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