The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2024 filing lists awards for grades 1–12 at Catholic institutions of learning; its 2024 grants were identified as education grants.
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation gave $61K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,000
- +90.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,050
- +81.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $468,219
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to see the website for the application form and materials, and names Frank G Lidinsky as the contact. Applications are considered for grades 1–12 at a Catholic institution of learning.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 30 for the school year beginning in August. The April 30, 2026 date has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 30 for the school year beginning in August.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank G Lidinsky
Mailing address: PO Box 19142, Towson, MD 21284
Phone: (410) 494-4463
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maryvale Preparatory ($26K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 86 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $30K (2021) to $61K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryvale Preparatory Lutherville, MD | Education | $26,000 |
| Archbishop Spalding High School Severn, MD | Education | $5,000 |
| Mount De Sales Academy Catonsville, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| Mount St Joseph High School Baltimore, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| St John the Evangelist School Hydes, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| St Joseph School Cockeysville, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| Calvert Hall College H S Towson, MD | Education | $2,000 |
| School of the Incarnation Gambrills, MD | Education | $2,000 |
| St Johns Catholic Prep Buckeystown, MD | Education | $2,000 |
| St Philip Neri School Linthicum Heights, MD | Education | $2,000 |
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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 | $468,219 | $14,918 | $72,054 | $61,000 | 20 | $61,000 | $8,137 | $28,390 |
| 2023 | $524,274 | $-41,477 | $39,204 | $32,000 | 19 | $32,000 | $8,115 | $27,572 |
| 2022 | $600,099 | $46,169 | $65,824 | $56,000 | 22 | $59,452 | $39,797 | $27,408 |
| 2021 | $615,570 | $42,744 | $39,346 | $30,000 | 24 | $30,000 | $36,037 | $32,683 |
| 2020 | $611,253 | $79,889 | $61,508 | $52,500 | 1 | — | $21,876 | $26,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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 is provided. The foundation’s filing says applications are considered for grades 1–12 at a Catholic institution of learning. Its listed 2024 grants went to schools and included education as the stated purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $61,000. The median grant was $1,500; awards ranged from $1,000 to $26,000. Its largest grants included Maryvale Preparatory ($26,000), Archbishop Spalding High School ($5,000), and Mount de Sales Academy, Mount St Joseph High School, St John the Evangelist School, and St Joseph School ($3,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank G Lidinsky as president, Kyle Mahoney as secretary, and Judith S Totora as treasurer.
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation is led by Frank G. Lidinsky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank G. Lidinsky
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith S. Totora
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Mahoney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation
How much does The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation gave $61K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 19 grants.
What is The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,050, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants), Catonsville, MD (2 grants) and Towson, MD (2 grants).
Does The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (20 grants).
Who are The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maryvale Preparatory ($26,000), Archbishop Spalding High School ($5,000) and Mount De Sales Academy ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation?
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation reported $468K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s filing says applications are considered for grades 1–12 at a Catholic institution of learning. Its listed 2024 grants went to schools and included education as the stated purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Theresa F Truschel Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7279912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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