Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation
The Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $1,947,025, with recipients in Missouri, Michigan, and Indiana. Its grants included support for arts, conservation, life sciences, historic preservation, parks, and community development organizations.
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,947,025
- +39.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,126
- +126.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $36,212,245
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (88% 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 Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 N Brentwood Blvd Suite 1160, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 880-8095
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was COCA - Center of Creative Arts ($450K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 66 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 11% to recipients in Michigan, and 1% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.2M (2022) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COCA - Center of Creative Arts St. Louis, MO | Collective Annual Grants | $450,000 |
| Great River Habitat Alliance St. Louis, MO | Collective Annual Grants | $250,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MI | Collective Annual Grant | $200,000 |
| St Louis Life Sciences Project St. Louis, MO | St. Louis Life Grant | $165,000 |
| Tower Grove Park St. Louis, MO | Collective Annual Grants | $150,000 |
| Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation Kirkwood, MO | Collective Annual Grants | $119,000 |
| Beyond Housing St. Louis, MO | Discretionary Grant | $105,100 |
| Missouri River Relief Columbia, MO | Collective Annual Grants | $80,000 |
| Build Missouri Health (For Peace Park) St. Louis, MO | Collective Annual Grant | $70,000 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation St. Louis, MO | Collective Annual Grants | $70,000 |
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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 | $36,212,245 | $4,214,655 | $2,261,198 | $1,947,025 | 24 | $2,065,879 | $3,404,378 | $1,867,470 |
| 2023 | $35,766,132 | $1,236,772 | $1,663,310 | $1,396,881 | 39 | $1,482,807 | $403,788 | $1,682,705 |
| 2022 | $34,563,578 | $1,610,772 | $1,606,993 | $1,220,493 | 1 | $1,315,281 | $937,573 | $1,665,015 |
| 2021 | $34,572,751 | $8,764,478 | $1,936,149 | $1,645,533 | 1 | $1,729,974 | $7,953,762 | $1,769,208 |
| 2020 | $27,860,739 | $1,793,263 | $1,607,022 | $1,416,769 | 1 | — | $1,058,563 | $1,526,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts, land and water conservation, life sciences, historic preservation, greenways, parks, and community development.
Grantee missions illustrate these activities. Leelanau Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County and providing educational programs about the county’s natural heritage. The St Louis Life Sciences Project says it promotes education, scientific research, economic development, and the transfer of beneficial technologies in the biosciences and life sciences. Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation seeks ongoing funding for maintenance and construction projects to preserve the historic station site. Beyond Housing describes its work as community development, including housing preservation and efforts to improve communities. Great Rivers Greenway Foundation supports projects to establish, enhance, maintain, and sustain greenways in the St. Louis metro region.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $1,947,025. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $450,000, and the median grant was $40,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $450,000 to COCA - Center of Creative Arts, $250,000 to Great River Habitat Alliance, $200,000 to Leelanau Conservancy, and $165,000 to St Louis Life Sciences Project. Other grants included $150,000 to Tower Grove Park, $119,000 to Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation, and $105,100 to Beyond Housing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne Trulaske Dalba as president. John Bechtold, Sarah Trulaske, and Stephen Kincaid are listed as trustees. Jay Sarver and Jerome Thomasson are listed as non-voting trustees, and Michael Newmark is listed as non-voting secretary.
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation is led by Jeanne Trulaske Dalba, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanne Trulaske Dalba
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Jay Sarver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Thomasson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bechtold
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Trulaske
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Kincaid
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Newmark
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Meghan Trulaske Meirs (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 $90K, to Jeanne Trulaske Dalba (President).
Frequently asked questions about Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation
How much does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation give each year?
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 39 grants.
What is Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $81,126, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation give grants?
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (16 grants).
Does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Collective Annual Grants" (11 grants) and "Collective Annual Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include COCA - Center of Creative Arts ($450,000), Great River Habitat Alliance ($250,000) and Leelanau Conservancy ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation?
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation reported $36.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation fund?
The available grant records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts, land and water conservation, life sciences, historic preservation, greenways, parks, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3825944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
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