Society of the Trinitarian Family
The Society of the Trinitarian Family is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and files as a Form 990-PF private foundation. Its 2025 filing lists grants for religious support, charitable organizations, and individuals’ economic or medical needs.
Society of the Trinitarian Family at a glance
In short: Society of the Trinitarian Family gave $37K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,100
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,373
- +77.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $884,281
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Society of the Trinitarian Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists an individual recipient as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank Czajka
Mailing address: 3650 Knoll Creek Court, 3650 Knoll Creek Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 751-2587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Society of the Trinitarian Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Thomas the Apostle ($13K). Together the top 6 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 4% to Connecticut, and 4% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Society of the Trinitarian Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $66K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Apostle Ann Arbor, MI | Religious Support | $12,800 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Citizens for a Pro-Life Society Citizen for a Pro-Life Society South Lyon, MI | 501(C)(3) | $2,600 |
| The Vianney Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | 501(C)(3) | $2,500 |
| Maronite ORD Blessed Virgin Mary Ann Arbor, MI | 501(C)(3) | $2,000 |
| Uganda Catholic Comm of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | 501(C)(3) | $1,000 |
| His Eye Is on the Sparrow Ann Arbor, MI | 501(C)(3) | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $884,281 | $40,197 | $59,066 | $37,100 | 11 | $52,267 | $33,398 | $51,041 |
| 2024 | $888,389 | $29,899 | $52,666 | $32,300 | 17 | $46,105 | $23,338 | $46,132 |
| 2023 | $926,129 | $28,627 | $57,762 | $37,950 | 25 | $51,604 | $22,469 | $42,857 |
| 2022 | $910,493 | $30,528 | $53,971 | $33,500 | 10 | $36,662 | $16,258 | $46,153 |
| 2021 | $972,908 | $116,189 | $84,689 | $66,096 | 9 | — | $20,640 | $48,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Society of the Trinitarian Family reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious purposes, organizations identified as 501(c)(3), and individuals with stated economic or medical needs. One grantee, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, describes its own mission as providing a home and services for people with developmental disabilities in a caring family environment based on Christian values, with residents participating in the larger community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $37,100. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $12,800, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included $12,800 to St Thomas the Apostle for religious support; $12,000 to an individual recipient for economic need for a septuagenarian; $2,600 to Citizens for a Pro-Life Society; $2,500 to The Vianney Foundation; and $2,000 to Maronite Ord Blessed Virgin Mary. His Eye Is on the Sparrow received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frank Czajka as President/SE; Nancy Czajka as VP/Assist SE; Carleen M Czajka as VP/Assist Sec; Joseph Czajka as Sr. VP/Assis; and Anthony Czajka as Sr. VP/Assis.
Society of the Trinitarian Family is led by Frank Czajka, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Czajka
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Czajka
Senior Vice President & Assistant
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $11K (2025)
Anthony Czajka
Senior Vice President & Assistant
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carleen M. Czajka
Vice President & Assit Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Czajka
Vice President & Assistant Se
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Joseph Czajka (Sr. VP/Assis).
Frequently asked questions about Society of the Trinitarian Family
How much does Society of the Trinitarian Family give each year?
Society of the Trinitarian Family gave $37K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 17 grants.
What is Society of the Trinitarian Family's typical grant size?
Society of the Trinitarian Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,373, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Society of the Trinitarian Family give grants?
Society of the Trinitarian Family gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (5 grants).
Does Society of the Trinitarian Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Society of the Trinitarian Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501(C)(3)" (5 grants).
Who are Society of the Trinitarian Family's largest grantees?
Society of the Trinitarian Family's largest 2025 grantees include St Thomas the Apostle ($12,800), Citizens for a Pro-Life Society Citizen for a Pro-Life Society ($2,600) and The Vianney Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Society of the Trinitarian Family?
Society of the Trinitarian Family reported $884K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Society of the Trinitarian Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious purposes, organizations identified as 501(c)(3), and individuals with stated economic or medical needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Society of the Trinitarian Family?
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 Society of the Trinitarian Family's EIN?
Society of the Trinitarian Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3660867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Society of the Trinitarian Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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