The Trexler Foundation

CHARLOTTE, NC EIN: 56-1546464

The Trexler Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1986, the organization has been tax-exempt since July 1987 and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.2M

+1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$703K

+14.2% YoY

Grant Count

25

+4.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+9.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants across education, human services, and philanthropic initiatives. Based on recent financial data, the foundation awarded approximately $703,000 in total giving. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $175,000.

Ready to take the next step with The Trexler Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking priorities focus primarily on North Carolina, Minnesota, and Maryland.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

AlbertAlbert LeaChapel HillCharlotteDavidsonHagerstownPittsburgRaleigh

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $8,230,405
  • Total Revenue: $849,000
  • Total Expenses: $768,000
  • Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$237K$474K$711K$948K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$8,230,405$8,149,518$8,235,993
Revenue$848,940$589,304$672,168
Expenses$768,053$675,779$652,986
Qualifying Distributions$703,000$615,500$603,000
Net Investment Income$783,887$529,025$622,182
Distributable Amount$677,305$596,659$614,731

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$176K$352K$527K$703K25 grants202025 grants202121 grants202224 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Queens University of Cha…$165KHabitat for Humanity of …$125KCovenant Presbyterian Ch…$93KNourish Up$55KUnion Presbyterian Semin…$50KNC Disaster Relief Fund$50KCharlotte Symphony Orche…$25KThe Umbrella Center$25KThe Salvation Army$25KFoundation for the Carol…$25K

Grant Size Distribution

120 grants across all recorded years

95<$50K14$50–100K11$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Mary M TrexlerTrustee
Alice E TrexlerTrustee
Charles B Trexler JrTrustee3
James H TrexlerTrustee1
Charles B Trexler IIITrustee1

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 32486, Charlotte, NC 28232-2486
Telephone: 704-372-9920

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

What could you do with The Trexler Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities