Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Irving, TX EIN: 75-2853164

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irving, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $474K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $44K.

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation at a glance

In short: Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation gave $10K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$9,830
+96.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,638
+96.6% vs 2023
Median grant
$350
Total assets
$474,429
+7.0% vs 2023
Primary geography
Texas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Carmelite Nuns of Dallas: $6KCarmelite Nuns of Dallas$6KBella House of Dallas: $3KBella House of Dallas$3KSt Lukes Prison Ministry: $200St Lukes Prison Ministry$200

The largest 2024 recipient was Carmelite Nuns of Dallas ($6K). Together the top 3 received $9K.

Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($800), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

DallasIrvingLaFayettePlanoMelrose ParkMonroeSomersetSpotswood

How Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
  • In 2022 it paid out 87% 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$5K$10K$15K$20K5 grants2020 6 grants2021 5 grants2022 6 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $15K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $10K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Carmelite Nuns of Dallas Dallas, TXFinancial Assistance$6,330
Bella House of Dallas Plano, TXFinancial Assisatnce$2,500
3 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$800
St Lukes Prison Ministry Irving, TXFinancial Assistance$200
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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
2024$474,429$43,973$12,960$9,8306$9,830$43,973—
2023$443,415$28,978$6,200$5,0006$5,000$28,978—
2022$415,372$189,902$15,285$15,1575$15,157$23,902$17,480
2021$240,755$24,216$11,231$9,8646$9,864$24,216—
2020$227,770$33,241$6,349$3,5005—$12,036—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Russell Trifovesti II

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Trifovesti

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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 Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation

How much does Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation give each year?

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation gave $10K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 6 grants.

What is Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's typical grant size?

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $350, and its average grant was $1,638, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation give grants?

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (5%).

Does Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (5 grants).

Who are Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's largest grantees?

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Carmelite Nuns of Dallas ($6,330), Bella House of Dallas ($2,500) and St Lukes Prison Ministry ($200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation?

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation reported $474K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $44K.

What is Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's EIN?

Russell and Thelma Jean Trifovesti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2853164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 4, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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