The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Easton, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $693K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $57K.
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation gave $31K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,526
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,392
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,026
- Total assets
- $693,426
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Parkland Cares Food Pantry ($8K). Together the top 9 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $32K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkland Cares Food Pantry Orefield, PA | To Feed Children of Parkland Schools | $8,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CT | Assist Low-Income Women | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals Eastern PA Allentown, PA | Assist Individuals with Disabilities | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nazareth, PA | Assistance to Indigent Families | $4,000 |
| Parkland Girls Soccer Allentown, PA | Assist School Sports | $3,026 |
| American Red Cross Greater LV Allentown, PA | Assist Individuals in Need | $3,000 |
| Miracle League of LV Allentown, PA | Provide Children with Special Nee | $2,000 |
| Dreams Come True Lehigh Valley, PA | Benefits for Ill Children | $1,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Humane Society Allentown, PA | Assist Pets in Need | $500 |
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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 | $693,426 | $67,506 | $41,706 | $30,526 | 9 | $30,526 | $57,203 | $31,986 |
| 2024 | $636,798 | $59,313 | $39,059 | $27,871 | 10 | $27,871 | $48,691 | $30,526 |
| 2023 | $608,500 | $45,841 | $38,379 | $28,395 | 9 | $28,395 | $35,857 | $27,871 |
| 2022 | $548,201 | $13,414 | $42,800 | $31,820 | 9 | $31,820 | $3,481 | $28,395 |
| 2021 | $677,797 | $43,444 | $36,847 | $25,914 | 8 | $25,914 | $32,511 | $31,820 |
| 2020 | $598,828 | $20,383 | $36,225 | $26,754 | 8 | — | $11,103 | $25,914 |
| 2019 | $578,974 | $28,465 | $36,933 | $27,092 | 9 | — | $19,094 | $26,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alfred Haddad
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Erich R. Trinkle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation
How much does The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation give each year?
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation gave $31K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 10 grants.
What is The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,026, and its average grant was $3,392, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation give grants?
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (5 grants).
Does The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Parkland Cares Food Pantry ($8,000), Mercy Learning Center ($5,000) and Easter Seals Eastern PA ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation?
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation reported $693K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's EIN?
The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6685211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Haffner-Trinkle Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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