The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble is a private foundation based in Vermontville, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including cancer research, education, mentoring, arts training, foster care, food programs, and services for children.
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble at a glance
In short: The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble gave $145K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,500
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,967,468
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 Daigneau Trail, Vermontville, NY 12989
Phone: (212) 697-3723
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($28K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to Connecticut, 7% each to Colorado and Kentucky, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2024) to $182K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Medical and research programs to prevent and treat cancer | $27,500 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | Support for Tutoring Programs | $20,000 |
| Broadway for All New York, NY | Programs for tuition-free conservatory training to middle and high school students | $12,000 |
| Arc of Westchester Foundation Hawthorne, NY | Golfing for Kids Program | $10,000 |
| Early Connections Learning Centers Colorado Springs, CO | Support for Education Programs for Children | $10,000 |
| Imentor New York, NY | Support for Mentor Programs for Students in School | $10,000 |
| Hope Hill Childrens Home Hope, KY | Support for Foster Care Programs | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Support for Food Programs for Hungry Children | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Support for Educational Resources | $5,000 |
| Immschools Dallas, TX | Support for Education Programs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,967,468 | $299,680 | $351,556 | $144,500 | 17 | $236,246 | $189,847 | $257,105 |
| 2024 | $5,019,345 | $215,676 | $323,507 | $121,500 | 17 | $213,625 | $107,285 | $245,234 |
| 2023 | $5,127,174 | $174,868 | $381,057 | $180,500 | 17 | $272,937 | $67,689 | $242,820 |
| 2022 | $5,334,145 | $488,124 | $396,316 | $182,000 | 17 | $272,894 | $369,843 | $278,474 |
| 2021 | $5,241,556 | $425,942 | $392,449 | $182,000 | 15 | — | $311,330 | $280,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble reported a distributable amount of $257K 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 organizations working in medical research and cancer prevention and treatment, education and tutoring, mentoring, arts training, foster care, food assistance, and programs for children and people with developmental disabilities.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Teach for America says it finds, develops, and supports leaders to teach underserved students. iMentor describes partnering with public high schools in low-income communities to connect students with mentors. Fractured Atlas says it empowers artists through services including fiscal sponsorship and fundraising tools. Nourish Bridgeport describes its work as food-centered, volunteer-powered direct service, while Rescuing Leftover Cuisine says its mission is to redistribute excess food for people experiencing food insecurity. IMMSCHOOLS says it supports teachers and school leaders in creating positive school cultures for students, parents, and caregivers regardless of immigration status.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $144,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $27,500, with a median of $5,000.
Its largest reported grants included $27,500 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for medical and research programs to prevent and treat cancer; $20,000 to Teach for America for tutoring programs; $12,000 to Broadway for All for tuition-free conservatory training for middle and high school students; and $10,000 each to the Arc of Westchester Foundation, Early Connections Learning Centers, iMentor, Hope Hill Childrens Home, and Save the Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel J. Ashley as president and director; Daniel C. Ashley as treasurer and director; Elizabeth A. Wade as secretary and director; and Madeline R. Drohan as vice president and director.
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel C. Ashley
Presidet, Director, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Elizabeth A. Wade
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Madeline R. Drohan
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $23K (2025)
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 $38K, to Daniel J Ashley (Presidet & Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble
How much does The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble give each year?
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble gave $145K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 17 grants.
What is The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's typical grant size?
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble give grants?
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (14%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's largest grantees?
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's largest 2025 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($27,500), Teach for America ($20,000) and Broadway for All ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble?
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $236K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (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 does The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's EIN?
The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2972532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Robert Mize & Isa White Trimble 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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