The Trapp Family Foundation
The Trapp Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $846K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K.
The Trapp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Trapp Family Foundation gave $100K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +122.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,333
- +196.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $846,106
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Trapp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($50K). Together the top 3 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Trapp Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 300% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Careers in Construction Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Penrose-St Francis Hosp Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 | $846,106 | $194,315 | $101,850 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $753,641 | $187,425 | $46,850 | $45,000 | 4 | $45,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $613,066 | $179,216 | $41,250 | $40,000 | 3 | $40,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $475,100 | $179,663 | $25,850 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $321,287 | $211,394 | $31,150 | $30,500 | 3 | — | $19 | $11,385 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Trapp Family Foundation is led by Kathryn J. Trapp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn J. Trapp
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael K. Trapp
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 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 Trapp Family Foundation
How much does The Trapp Family Foundation give each year?
The Trapp Family Foundation gave $100K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 4 grants.
What is The Trapp Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Trapp Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trapp Family Foundation give grants?
The Trapp Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Trapp Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Trapp Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (3 grants).
How large is The Trapp Family Foundation?
The Trapp Family Foundation reported $846K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $194K.
What is The Trapp Family Foundation's EIN?
The Trapp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1544625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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