The Traphagen Foundation
The Traphagen Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions; it says it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Traphagen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Traphagen Foundation gave $251K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,077
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,174
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $3,897,377
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Traphagen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1095 Park Avenue 14B, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (917) 805-9907
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Traphagen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 151 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, New York recipients received 74% of grant dollars. Recipients in Virginia and Massachusetts each received 6%, Florida recipients received 5%, and New Jersey recipients received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Traphagen Foundation gives
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2021) to $613K (2019). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation East Hampton, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| St Luke 'S Episcopal Church East Hampton, NY | General Purpose | $35,300 |
| The Teak Fellowship New York, NY | General Purpose | $26,300 |
| St Bernards New York, NY | General Purpose | $17,500 |
| The Chapin School New York, NY | General Purpose | $15,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $15,450 |
| The Eaglebrook Dev Office Deerfield, MA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Bronx Bronx, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Camp Sloane YMCA Lakeville, CT | General Purpose | $10,500 |
| Boys and Girls Hobe Sound Hobe Sound, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,897,377 | $278,623 | $297,722 | $251,077 | 35 | $252,577 | $246,980 | $157,915 |
| 2024 | $3,958,522 | $1,014,679 | $334,034 | $219,608 | 41 | $225,108 | $905,769 | $128,245 |
| 2023 | $3,239,769 | $8,747 | $393,509 | $291,567 | 32 | $291,567 | — | $167,534 |
| 2022 | $3,565,965 | $-834,354 | $475,275 | $338,965 | 42 | $347,315 | — | $205,503 |
| 2021 | $4,781,600 | $-307,928 | $517,152 | $189,546 | 1 | $189,908 | — | $222,712 |
| 2020 | $5,685,378 | $1,220,200 | $575,011 | $510,938 | 1 | — | $484,384 | $209,564 |
| 2019 | $5,057,948 | $86,101 | $777,492 | $613,053 | 1 | — | — | $216,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Traphagen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $158K 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
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support eligible charitable organizations through contributions. Its grants include general-purpose support.
Among organizations it supported in 2024, Hobe Sound Community Chest described its mission as promoting the social and educational well-being of the Hobe Sound community by funding programs for residents in need. Jupiter Island Medical Clinic described its mission as providing medical services regardless of patients’ ability to pay. The Chapin School described itself as an independent day school for young women in grades K–12, focused on academic excellence and preparing students to thrive and lead. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $251,077. Grants ranged from $109 to $50,000, with a median of $1,150. The largest reported grants included $50,000 to The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation, $35,300 to St Luke’s Episcopal Church, and $26,300 to The Teak Fellowship. Each was designated for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura Tuttle Traphagen and Judson B Traphagen as co-trustees.
The Traphagen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judson B. Traphagen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Tuttle Traphagen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Traphagen Foundation
How much does The Traphagen Foundation give each year?
The Traphagen Foundation gave $251K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 41 grants.
What is The Traphagen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Traphagen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,150, and its average grant was $7,174, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Traphagen Foundation give grants?
The Traphagen Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (6%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), East Hampton, NY (3 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (2 grants) and Southampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Traphagen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Traphagen Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Traphagen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Traphagen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation ($50,000), St Luke 'S Episcopal Church ($35,300) and The Teak Fellowship ($26,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Traphagen Foundation?
The Traphagen Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Traphagen Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support eligible charitable organizations through contributions. Its grants include general-purpose support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Traphagen Foundation?
The foundation 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 Traphagen Foundation's EIN?
The Traphagen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2894831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Traphagen Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Traphagen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-traphagen-foundation-morg_0cc526affe774bf6b6b55145d8dc4c96
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