The Trinity Family Foundation
The Trinity Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including brain health research, social services, environmental stewardship and recreation, arts, and religious and biblical education.
The Trinity Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Trinity Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,163,924
- +151.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,109
- +130.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $83,363,308
- +81.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% 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 Trinity Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 47 Highland Park Vlg 200, Dallas, TX 75205-2786
Phone: (214) 922-1015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Trinity Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Texas at Dallas ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 93 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to Virginia, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 5% to Oklahoma. California received a reported 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Trinity Family Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 4564% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2021) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | To support ut dallas research activities of the center for brainhealth. | $500,000 |
| The Salvation Army Dallas, TX | To assist the salvation army with overhead expenses for programs in the North Texas area. | $355,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy Dallas, TX | To aid, support in environmental stewardship, accessible recreational opportunities in a working partnership with the city of dallas. | $300,000 |
| Charlotte Lozier Institute Arlington, VA | To assist the organization with overhead expenses so that operations may continue. | $250,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Oklahoma City, OK | To aid, support in the expanding of knowledge and learning about the bible for people around the world. | $110,000 |
| The Kennedy Center Events Washingon, DC | To support the kennedy center's artistic and educaational programming. | $87,000 |
| Blair House Foundation Washingon, DC | To assist with the advancement of America's foriegn relations. | $50,000 |
| SMU Meadows School or Arts Dallas, TX | To assist with the overhead expenses and enhencement of the arts. | $50,000 |
| Family Legacy Dallas, TX | To aid, support in serving vulnerable and orphaned children of zambia. | $44,424 |
| Council for Life Dallas, TX | To assist in the mission to empower woman, men, and youth to make life-affirming choices. | $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 | $83,363,308 | $40,265,637 | $2,775,461 | $2,163,924 | 36 | $2,308,285 | $2,904,745 | $2,716,511 |
| 2023 | $45,872,573 | $1,585,189 | $1,219,640 | $861,144 | 33 | $895,567 | $907,806 | $2,272,199 |
| 2022 | $45,507,024 | $36,726,907 | $504,432 | $330,000 | 17 | $383,679 | $887,129 | $944,301 |
| 2021 | $9,284,549 | $4,278,793 | $90,301 | $46,400 | 5 | $46,400 | $43,518 | $328,928 |
| 2020 | $5,096,057 | $3,200,000 | $103,943 | $75,000 | 2 | — | — | $113,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trinity Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M 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
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Trinity Park Conservancy says it works with the community to create public spaces, expand access to nature, support economic development, and protect river ecosystems. Council for Life says it seeks to empower women, men, and youth to make life-affirming choices. The Museum of the Bible describes its work as inviting people to engage with the Bible through museum exhibits, traveling exhibitions, education, and research.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes restoring and empowering survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation (New Friends New Life), mentoring inner-city youth through Christian programs (Mercy Street), providing lifesaving care and community resources for pets (Operation Kindness), and supporting single and pregnant girls through churches (Embrace Grace).
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $2,163,924 in 2024. Individual grants ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. It awarded 33 grants totaling $861,144 in 2023 and 17 grants totaling $330,000 in 2022.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $500,000 to the University of Texas at Dallas for Center for BrainHealth research activities; $355,000 to The Salvation Army to assist with overhead expenses for North Texas programs; $300,000 to Trinity Park Conservancy; and $250,000 to the Charlotte Lozier Institute to assist with overhead expenses. Other notable awards included $110,000 to the Museum of the Bible, $87,000 to the Kennedy Center, and $50,000 to the Blair House Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather H. Washburne and Elisa H. Summers as directors; David O. Turner Jr. as director and vice-president; Amanda L. Norris as treasurer and vice-president; and Kelcey Hamilton as secretary and vice-president.
The Trinity Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisa H. Summers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather H. Washburne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David O. Turner Jr.
Director & Vice President
Secretary & Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda L. Norris
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelcey Hamilton
Secretary & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph D. O'Brien III (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
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 Trinity Family Foundation
How much does The Trinity Family Foundation give each year?
The Trinity Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $861K across 33 grants.
What is The Trinity Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Trinity Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $60,109, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trinity Family Foundation give grants?
The Trinity Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (26 grants) and Washingon, DC (3 grants).
Does The Trinity Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Trinity Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Trinity Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Trinity Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Texas at Dallas ($500,000), The Salvation Army ($355,000) and Trinity Park Conservancy ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Trinity Family Foundation?
The Trinity Family Foundation reported $83.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Trinity Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Trinity Park Conservancy says it works with the community to create public spaces, expand access to nature, support economic development, and protect river ecosystems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trinity Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Trinity Family Foundation's EIN?
The Trinity Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2879536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Trinity Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 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 March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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