The Trachsel Family Foundation
The Trachsel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Chatham, Massachusetts. Established in 2007, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, functioning as a grantmaking entity that distributes resources to community organizations and institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$272K
-11.6% YoY
Grant Count
30
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-5.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds vital community programs and services, church programs and services, and programs at Eastern Connecticut State University. The foundation's approach centers on supporting organizations that serve community needs across multiple sectors including youth development, recreation, faith-based initiatives, and higher education.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and the surrounding region, with demonstrated support for Cape Cod area institutions and organizations serving New England communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,816,864
- Total Revenues: $107,374
- Total Expenses: $316,881
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,759,685 | $1,816,864 | $2,026,371 |
| Revenue | $221,705 | $107,374 | $173,704 |
| Expenses | $278,884 | $316,881 | $325,379 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $272,875 | $308,595 | $321,095 |
| Net Investment Income | $212,792 | $100,060 | $166,245 |
| Distributable Amount | $179,349 | $159,140 | $166,760 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William Trachsel serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM H TRACHSEL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY V TRACHSEL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM SCOTT TRACHSEL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY L TRACHSEL | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 187 Seapine Road, North Chatham, MA 02650
Phone: 508-945-0581
EIN: 20-4927047
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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