The Trainor Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Grass Valley, CA EIN: 88-0468008

The Trainor Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Grass Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $4K.

Key facts about The Trainor Foundation

EIN: 88-0468008
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $15,536
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $2,219
Median grant: $1,500
Total assets: $245,494
Primary geography: Washington (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Trainor Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Trainor Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (61%), California (19%) and New Mexico (18%). 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Trainor Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 93% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$245K

-2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$16K

-17.0% YoY

Grant Count

-12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-5.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trainor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Trainor Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $10K (61%)

California $3K (19%)

New Mexico $3K (18%)

District of Columbia $250 (2%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alaska California District of Columbia Maryland New Mexico Nevada New York Washington

Cities

TacomaSeattleAlbuquerqueRenoSan MateoWashingtonAlbuqeurqueBaltimoreBurlingameCarson CityColumbiaFairbanksGrass ValleyLas CrucesLos CrucesNew RochelleSeatleSparks

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$245,494	$251,056	$261,968
Revenue	$11,874	$10,845	$9,314
Expenses	$17,436	$21,757	$13,418
Qualifying Distributions	$16,486	$19,622	$10,446
Net Investment Income	$3,807	$7,834	$6,342
Distributable Amount	$17,719	$16,642	$16,383

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include St Leo Food Connection ($8,036), CASA De Peregrinos ($2,500), Society of St Vincent De Paul ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ST LEO FOOD CONNECTION Tacoma, WA	FEED THE HUNGRY	$8,036
CASA DE PEREGRINOS Los Cruces, NM	FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$2,500
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL San Mateo, CA	FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$2,000
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE Seatle, WA	EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES	$1,500
INTERFAITH FOOD MINISTRY Grass Valley, CA	GENERAL OPERATING	$1,000
THE CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION Albuqeurque, NM	MINISTRIES	$250
MELANOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION Washington, DC	CANCER RESEARCHCANCER RESEARCHCANCER RESEARCH	$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John Itrainor	Trustee	4	—
Colleen E Trainor	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trainor Foundation?

The Trainor Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Grass Valley, CA. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Trainor Foundation?

As of 2024, The Trainor Foundation holds $245K in total assets with $12K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $16K in 2024.

Where does The Trainor Foundation operate?

The Trainor Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Washington.

What size grants does The Trainor Foundation award?

In 2024, The Trainor Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Trainor Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Trainor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.