The Roger J Trinchero Family
The Roger J Trinchero Family is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2024, it made 10 grants totaling $1,093,200 to charitable organizations, with grants listed for recipients in California, Washington, DC, Ohio, and Michigan.
The Roger J Trinchero Family at a glance
In short: The Roger J Trinchero Family gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $109K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,093,200
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,320
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $16,938,973
- +69.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roger J Trinchero 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Ctac 7029 Pearl Road Ste 350, Cleveland, OH 44130
Phone: (440) 239-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roger J Trinchero Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Canv Food Bank ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 43 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (73%), Washington, DC (14%), Ohio (9%), and Michigan (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Roger J Trinchero Family open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $133K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $577K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canv Food Bank Napa, CA | General | $200,000 |
| Parents Can Napa, CA | General | $190,000 |
| Preschool for All Washington, DC | General | $150,000 |
| 10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Community Resources Cleveland, OH | General | $100,000 |
| Mentis Napa, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Howell Mountain Elementary N Angwin, CA | General | $75,000 |
| Qa Commons Saint Helena, CA | General | $73,200 |
| St Helena Cooperative Nursery Rutherford, CA | General | $55,000 |
| On the Move Shelby TWP, MI | General | $50,000 |
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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 | $16,938,973 | $7,548,653 | $1,343,550 | $1,093,200 | 10 | $1,093,200 | $1,324,703 | $819,664 |
| 2023 | $10,007,067 | $349,806 | $1,043,064 | $895,000 | 8 | $895,000 | $403,112 | $478,235 |
| 2022 | $9,671,666 | $-106,089 | $918,024 | $745,000 | 7 | $745,000 | $258,960 | $535,937 |
| 2021 | $11,513,894 | $-80,012 | $990,157 | $815,000 | 7 | $815,000 | $121,108 | $620,730 |
| 2020 | $12,329,785 | $185,583 | $769,764 | $577,125 | 11 | — | $263,548 | $608,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roger J Trinchero Family reported a distributable amount of $820K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants were reported for general purposes. The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of work: MENTIS says it provides bilingual professional mental health services to people across Napa County; 10,000 Degrees describes itself as a college-success nonprofit supporting students from low-income backgrounds with higher education access and completion; and QA Commons says it helps students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds, develop employability qualities and career-readiness skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,093,200 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $200,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest grants were $200,000 to CANV FOOD BANK and $190,000 to PARENTS CAN, both in Napa, California, and $150,000 to PRESCHOOL FOR ALL in Washington, DC. Other grants included $100,000 each to 10,000 Degrees, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, and MENTIS; $75,000 to HOWELL MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY; $73,200 to QA Commons; $55,000 to ST HELENA COOPERATIVE NURSERY; and $50,000 to ON THE MOVE.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists ROGER J TRINCHERO as president; MARIO TRINCHERO, CARLO TRINCHERO, GINO TRINCHERO, and PAUL KRESK as directors; MARK SMITHERS as CFO; and ROBERT GOLDMAN as secretary.
The Roger J Trinchero Family is led by Roger J. Trinchero, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roger J. Trinchero
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carlo Trinchero
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gino Trinchero
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mario Trinchero
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Kresk
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mark Smithers
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Goldman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
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 The Roger J Trinchero Family
How much does The Roger J Trinchero Family give each year?
The Roger J Trinchero Family gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $895K across 8 grants.
What is The Roger J Trinchero Family's typical grant size?
The Roger J Trinchero Family's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $109,320, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roger J Trinchero Family that year got $133K on average.
Where does The Roger J Trinchero Family give grants?
The Roger J Trinchero Family gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Napa, CA (3 grants).
Does The Roger J Trinchero Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roger J Trinchero Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roger J Trinchero Family's largest grantees?
The Roger J Trinchero Family's largest 2024 grantees include Canv Food Bank ($200,000), Parents Can ($190,000) and Preschool for All ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roger J Trinchero Family?
The Roger J Trinchero Family reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $820K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roger J Trinchero Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roger J Trinchero 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 The Roger J Trinchero Family's EIN?
The Roger J Trinchero Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1327850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Roger J Trinchero 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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