The Trompeter Family Foundation
The Trompeter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Ohio, with additional grants to recipients in Florida and several other states.
The Trompeter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Trompeter Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,292,176
- +58.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +168.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,850
- -41.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $33,020,012
- +50.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Trompeter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (419) 259-6197
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Trompeter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Toledo Community Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 114 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Ohio (84%) and Florida (11%), with smaller shares going to recipients in Washington, D.C. (2%), Illinois (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Trompeter Family Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1450% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2022) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Toledo Community Foundation Toledo, OH | General Operating | $300,000 |
| St Ursuala Acadamy Toledo, OH | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Toledo Humane Society Maumee, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries Toledo, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Lourdes University Sylvania, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Moms House Inc Toledo, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Oregon Senior Citizens Center Oregon, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Naples, FL | General Operating | $100,000 |
| University of Toledo Toledo, OH | General Operating | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,020,012 | $25,316,946 | $2,513,172 | $2,292,176 | 59 | $2,389,266 | $6,941,721 | $1,337,971 |
| 2024 | $21,913,105 | $3,602,504 | $1,563,138 | $1,447,450 | 22 | $1,461,603 | $2,007,753 | $1,121,697 |
| 2023 | $20,371,397 | $1,931,873 | $1,029,852 | $982,521 | 26 | $994,478 | $868,741 | $949,804 |
| 2022 | $20,025,011 | $202,795 | $175,045 | $147,917 | 7 | $155,481 | $183,252 | $934,863 |
| 2021 | $20,000,733 | $20,000,733 | — | — | — | — | $733 | $985,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trompeter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address animal welfare, education, poverty, services for older adults, and housing and life skills for homeless women and children. For example, Toledo Humane Society describes its mission as preventing and treating cruelty to animals; Lourdes University says it provides values-centered education; and Cherry Street Mission Ministries describes its work as addressing poverty in body, mind, and spirit.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $2,292,176. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed award was $300,000 to Greater Toledo Community Foundation for general operating support. Other large grants included $150,000 to St Ursuala Acadamy and $125,000 to Toledo Museum of Art, both for general operating support.
Additional 2025 grants included $100,000 each to Toledo Humane Society, Lourdes University, Cherry Street Mission Ministries, Oregon Senior Citizens Center, Grace Place for Children and Families, University of Toledo, and several other organizations. Sylvania Area Family Services received $72,000. Among the grantees described in their own words, Aurora Project received $65,000; it describes itself as a housing and life skills program for homeless women and their children. Charity for Change received $50,000; it describes its work as providing educational tools that engage children in academics, character education, giving, volunteering, and parental community involvement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KeyBank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Trompeter Family Foundation's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$52K (2024) → $67K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank NA (2021–2023) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $67K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Trompeter Family Foundation
How much does The Trompeter Family Foundation give each year?
The Trompeter Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 22 grants.
What is The Trompeter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Trompeter Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,850, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trompeter Family Foundation give grants?
The Trompeter Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (27 grants), Naples, FL (5 grants), Maumee, OH (3 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (3 grants).
Does The Trompeter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Trompeter Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Trompeter Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Trompeter Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Toledo Community Foundation ($300,000), St Ursuala Acadamy ($150,000) and Toledo Museum of Art ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Trompeter Family Foundation?
The Trompeter Family Foundation reported $33.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Trompeter Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions address animal welfare, education, poverty, services for older adults, and housing and life skills for homeless women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trompeter Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Trompeter Family Foundation's EIN?
The Trompeter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6831610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Trompeter 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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