The Trimas Foundation
The Trimas Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It made 28 grants totaling $201,950 in 2024, with the listed grants designated for general support.
The Trimas Foundation at a glance
In short: The Trimas Foundation gave $202K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,950
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,213
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,186
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Trimas 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: 38505 Woodward Avenue Ste 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 631-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Trimas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Steuben Township Volunteer Fire Dept ($38K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (24%), Kansas (17%), Michigan (16%), Texas (14%), and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Trimas Foundation gives
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2023) to $202K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steuben Township Volunteer Fire Dept Pleasant Lake, IN | General Support | $37,500 |
| Trac KC Corporation Gardner, KS | General Support | $20,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Repair the World New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Developing Kids Detroit, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Longview Community Ministries Longview, TX | General Support | $8,000 |
| Alliance Industries Garrett, IN | General Support | $7,650 |
| Suite Dreams Project (Rochester MI) Rochester, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Knights of Columbus Council 11093 2024 Christmas Food Box Co-Chair Longview, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Ocapica Garden Grove, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,186 | $169,455 | $201,964 | $201,950 | 28 | $201,964 | $480 |
| 2023 | $37,695 | $232,500 | $195,438 | $195,000 | 33 | $195,438 | $820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trimas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $480 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community service, disability services, education, housing, and medical research. For example, Repair the World describes its mission as mobilizing Jewish communities for service toward a more just world; Alliance Industries describes itself as a sheltered workshop for disabled children and youth; and the Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation says it supports research toward treatment and a cure, as well as community resources and support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $201,950. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $37,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $37,500 to Steuben Township Volunteer Fire Dept, $20,000 to TRAC KC Corporation, $15,000 each to COF Training Services Inc and Repair the World, and $10,000 each to an individual recipient and Developing Kids. The listed grants were for general support.
Other 2024 grantees included Longview Community Ministries ($8,000), Alliance Industries ($7,650), Suite Dreams Project ($7,500), Knights of Columbus Council 11093 2024 Christmas Food Box Co-Chair ($7,500), OCAPICA ($7,500), and Joliet Montessori School ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas A Amato as director and president; Jodi F Robin as director, secretary, and resident agent; Scott A Mell as director; and Jan Van Dijk as treasurer.
The Trimas Foundation is led by Thomas A. Amato, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas A. Amato
Director & President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi F. Robin
Director, Secretary & Resident Agent
Secretary → Director, Secretary & Resident Agent, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott A. Mell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Van Dijk
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Trimas Foundation
How much does The Trimas Foundation give each year?
The Trimas Foundation gave $202K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $195K across 33 grants.
What is The Trimas Foundation's typical grant size?
The Trimas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,213, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trimas Foundation give grants?
The Trimas Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (17%) and Michigan (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, TX (5 grants) and Northridge, CA (3 grants).
Does The Trimas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Trimas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Trimas Foundation's largest grantees?
The Trimas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Steuben Township Volunteer Fire Dept ($37,500), Trac KC Corporation ($20,000) and Repair the World ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Trimas Foundation?
The Trimas Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Trimas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community service, disability services, education, housing, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trimas 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 Trimas Foundation's EIN?
The Trimas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0146050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Trimas 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Trimas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-trimas-foundation-morg_5671d9d7d696424a984da82968e0fd14
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