The Tripp Foundation Inc
The Tripp Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Trumansburg, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $81,000, all to recipients in New York.
The Tripp Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tripp Foundation Inc gave $81K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- -57.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,364
- -57.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,540,235
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tripp Foundation Inc
- 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: 7085 Route 227, Trumansburg, NY 14886
Phone: (609) 706-2934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tripp Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clemens Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tripp Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2025) to $190K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemens Center Elmira, NY | General operating support & programming | $15,000 |
| Horseheads Family Resource Center Horseheads, NY | Playful Learning Program. | $12,000 |
| Our Town Rocks Dundee, NY | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Orchestra of the Southern Finger La Corning, NY | General Support | $9,500 |
| Rockwell Museum of Western Art Corning, NY | Arts and Cultural Heritage Education | $8,500 |
| Schuyler Hospital Foundation Montour Falls, NY | Support for Seneca View project | $7,500 |
| Southside Community Center Elmira, NY | Ramp and Painting | $6,000 |
| Schuyler County Habitat for Humanit Watkins Glen, NY | Materials for Current Project | $6,000 |
| Dundee United Way Fund Dundee, NY | Local non-profit organizations | $3,000 |
| Dundee Library Dundee, NY | Launchpad Tablets and Games | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,540,235 | $67,280 | $98,839 | $81,000 | 11 | $81,000 | $53,554 | $91,525 |
| 2024 | $1,556,752 | $118,190 | $205,677 | $190,300 | 11 | $190,300 | $105,319 | — |
| 2023 | $1,635,368 | $96,640 | $113,516 | $96,829 | 10 | $96,829 | $83,161 | — |
| 2022 | $1,652,236 | $192,130 | $131,754 | $115,100 | 9 | $115,100 | $177,175 | $103,129 |
| 2021 | $1,591,860 | $87,113 | $120,169 | $104,990 | 9 | — | $72,924 | $98,011 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tripp Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include arts and cultural programming, children and family services, healthcare, community support, housing, and library services.
The Horseheads Family Resource Center describes its mission as providing inclusive, strength-based programs for young children and families to increase school readiness, support informed parenting, and strengthen community relationships. Dundee Library says it provides library services within the area served by the Dundee Central School District. Southside Community Center describes its mission as affirming and empowering African American citizens and fostering their self-pride. Schuyler Hospital describes itself as a network of providers, programs, and services serving regional healthcare needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $81,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500.
The largest grants included $15,000 to Clemens Center for general operating support and programming; $12,000 to Horseheads Family Resource Center for its Playful Learning Program; $10,000 to Our Town Rocks for operational support; and $9,500 to Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes for general support. Other grants included $8,500 to Rockwell Museum of Western Art for arts and cultural heritage education, $7,500 to Schuyler Hospital Foundation for the Seneca View project, and $6,000 each to Southside Community Center and Schuyler County Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen R DeFrank as president; Henry M Kimball as vice president; Susan M Pawlak as secretary; and Steven Fulkerson as treasurer. Trustees listed are Edward T Marks, Nancy F Fulkerson, Polly Kimball Eslingler, Christopher Kimball, Julia Kimball De Frank, and Mason De Frank.
The Tripp Foundation Inc is led by Stephen R DeFrank, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen R DeFrank
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew Kimball
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Edward T Marks
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julia Kimball De Frank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen M Marks
Trustee
President → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mason De Frank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy F Fulkerson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher Kimball
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Polly Kimball Eslingler
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Henry M Kimball
Vice President
Vice President → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven Fulkerson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan M Pawlak
Secretary
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Rose (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Tripp Foundation Inc
How much does The Tripp Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tripp Foundation Inc gave $81K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 11 grants.
What is The Tripp Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tripp Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,364, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tripp Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Tripp Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tripp Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elmira, NY (3 grants), Dundee, NY (3 grants) and Corning, NY (2 grants).
Does The Tripp Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Tripp Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tripp Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tripp Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Clemens Center ($15,000), Horseheads Family Resource Center ($12,000) and Our Town Rocks ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tripp Foundation Inc?
The Tripp Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (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 Tripp Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include arts and cultural programming, children and family services, healthcare, community support, housing, and library services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tripp Foundation Inc?
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 Tripp Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tripp Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0986346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Tripp Foundation Inc 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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Tripp Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tripp-foundation-inc-morg_1a7e82f4034c43e5b191f2b191b64662
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