The Truckin' Foundation
The Truckin’ Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it made 21 grants totaling $150,500 to charitable organizations.
The Truckin' Foundation at a glance
In short: The Truckin' Foundation gave $151K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,500
- +60.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,167
- +60.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,539,355
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Truckin' Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 516 East 78Th Street, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 297-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Truckin' Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Met Museum ($25K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. California, Virginia, and Washington, DC each accounted for 7%, and Massachusetts accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Truckin' Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $67K (2021) to $151K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Met Museum New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Achilles International New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camfed (The Campaign for Female Education) San Francisco, CA | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Doe Fund New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Center for Journalists Washington, DC | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chabad - Friendship Circle New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,539,355 | $275,841 | $186,317 | $150,500 | 21 | $155,300 | $250,472 | $96,743 |
| 2023 | $1,451,323 | $89,618 | $122,456 | $94,000 | 21 | $94,000 | $61,162 | $95,958 |
| 2022 | $1,484,161 | $102,699 | $139,733 | $112,150 | 23 | $116,525 | $81,864 | $98,569 |
| 2021 | $1,521,195 | $104,607 | $92,694 | $67,048 | 21 | $67,048 | $86,514 | $100,638 |
| 2020 | $1,509,282 | $216,278 | $115,221 | $87,200 | 22 | — | $191,507 | $100,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Truckin' Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K 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 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and culture, disability-inclusive athletics, environmental conservation, homelessness services, reproductive health, and support for musicians. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Achilles International says it enables people with disabilities to compete in mainstream athletics and build social connections. The Frick Collection describes its work as operating an art museum and library for public enjoyment and the study of fine arts. The Doe Fund says it helps people address homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement, while Jazz Foundation of America says it provides emergency assistance and work opportunities to jazz and blues musicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $150,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. All of the listed largest grants were designated for general unrestricted purposes.
Largest awards included $25,000 to the Met Museum; $10,000 each to Achilles International, CAMFED, the New York Public Library, the Doe Fund, the Frick Collection, the Nature Conservancy, and the International Center for Journalists; and $8,000 to Chabad - Friendship Circle. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Central Park Conservancy, Jazz Foundation of America, and New York Society Library. Planned Parenthood Federation of America also received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vladimir Jelisavcic and Betsy Jelisavcic as trustees.
The Truckin' Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betsy Jelisavcic
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vladimir Jelisavcic
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Truckin' Foundation
How much does The Truckin' Foundation give each year?
The Truckin' Foundation gave $151K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 21 grants.
What is The Truckin' Foundation's typical grant size?
The Truckin' Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,167, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Truckin' Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Truckin' Foundation give grants?
The Truckin' Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Does The Truckin' Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Truckin' Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Truckin' Foundation's largest grantees?
The Truckin' Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Met Museum ($25,000), Achilles International ($10,000) and Camfed (The Campaign for Female Education) ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Truckin' Foundation?
The Truckin' Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Truckin' Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and culture, disability-inclusive athletics, environmental conservation, homelessness services, reproductive health, and support for musicians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Truckin' Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Truckin' Foundation's EIN?
The Truckin' Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3999963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Truckin' 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Truckin' Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-truckin-foundation-morg_b9d619855a6641cc875f11bc20c3b276
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