The Trumley Family Foundation
The Trumley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Okemos, Michigan. In 2025, it reported giving $8,200 through 12 grants, each listed as being for charity, to organizations in Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Missouri.
The Trumley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Trumley Family Foundation gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $683.333), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,200
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $683
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $20,098
- -14.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% 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 Trumley Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists no required application form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Trumley Family Foundation Co Lowe L
Mailing address: 2375 Woodlake Drive Suite 380, Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: (517) 908-0900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Trumley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation ($1K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 13% to Georgia, 12% to Illinois, and 6% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Trumley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 532% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $70K (2019). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Alma, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Lansing, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| VFW National Home for Children Eaton Rapids, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Tallulah Falls, GA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Chicago, IL | Charity | $1,000 |
| Little Mary's Hospitality House Wellston, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Siren Eaton Shelter Charlotte, MI | Charity | $500 |
| Wkar East Lansing, MI | Charity | $500 |
| House of Ruth Lansing, MI | Charity | $500 |
| Optimist International St. Louis, MO | Charity | $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 | $20,098 | $5,180 | $8,590 | $8,200 | 12 | $8,200 | $2,709 | $1,541 |
| 2024 | $23,508 | $5,773 | $11,030 | $11,000 | 12 | $11,000 | $3,037 | $1,642 |
| 2023 | $28,765 | $3,125 | $14,982 | $14,400 | 14 | $14,400 | $436 | $1,925 |
| 2022 | $40,622 | $2,091 | $15,225 | $14,250 | 13 | $14,250 | $1,116 | $2,461 |
| 2021 | $54,756 | $9,841 | $17,858 | $8,900 | 12 | $8,900 | — | $3,590 |
| 2020 | $62,773 | $4,970 | $30,045 | $20,287 | 13 | — | — | $4,161 |
| 2019 | $87,848 | $15,852 | $87,970 | $70,000 | 14 | — | — | $6,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trumley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 whose work includes charitable services, housing, shelter, health, and community broadcasting. For example, House of Ruth describes its mission as providing housing and services for very low-income disabled people; Siren Eaton Shelter says it provides shelter for homeless people and domestic violence victims; and the American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $8,200. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $750. Among the grants were $1,000 each to Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation, Salvation Army in Lansing, VFW National Home for Children, Helping Hands, Shriners Hospital, and Little Mary’s Hospitality House; and $500 each to Siren Eaton Shelter, WKAR, House of Ruth, and Optimist International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard L Trumley as president, Stephen R Trumley as secretary, and Richard C Lowe as assistant secretary.
The Trumley Family Foundation is led by Richard L Trumley, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard L Trumley
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard C Lowe
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R Trumley
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Trumley Family Foundation
How much does The Trumley Family Foundation give each year?
The Trumley Family Foundation gave $8K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 12 grants.
What is The Trumley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Trumley Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $683, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trumley Family Foundation give grants?
The Trumley Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does The Trumley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Trumley Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (12 grants).
Who are The Trumley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Trumley Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation ($1,000), Salvation Army ($1,000) and VFW National Home for Children ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Trumley Family Foundation?
The Trumley Family Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Trumley Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes charitable services, housing, shelter, health, and community broadcasting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trumley Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists no required application form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Trumley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Trumley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3400591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
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