The VombergTrumley Foundation
The VombergTrumley Foundation is a private foundation based in Okemos, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants for educational assistance to colleges and universities, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
The VombergTrumley Foundation at a glance
In short: The VombergTrumley Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,000
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,583
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,035,975
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% 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 VombergTrumley Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says application forms and materials are available upon request; award restrictions are also available upon request. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- December 1 of the applicant’s high school senior year.
- Deadline
- December 1 of the applicant’s high school senior year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Vombergtrumley Foundation
Mailing address: 2375 Woodlake Dr Ste 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 VombergTrumley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($9K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 5% to Indiana, and 2% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The VombergTrumley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Educational assistance | $9,000 |
| University of Olivet Olivet, MI | Educational assistance | $6,000 |
| Lansing Community College Lansing, MI | Educational assistance | $5,000 |
| Michigan Tech University Houghton, MI | Educational assistance | $5,000 |
| Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI | Educational assistance | $4,000 |
| Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant, MI | Educational Assistance | $3,000 |
| Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | Educational assistance | $2,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | Educational assistance | $2,000 |
| Trine University Angola, IN | Educational assistance | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,035,975 | $70,309 | $43,395 | $43,000 | 12 | $42,000 | $73,846 | $50,490 |
| 2024 | $1,009,061 | $43,410 | $37,773 | $36,000 | 11 | — | — | $47,424 |
| 2023 | $1,003,424 | $43,164 | $37,687 | $33,000 | 10 | $33,000 | $41,280 | $41,121 |
| 2022 | $997,947 | $47,548 | $44,295 | $34,500 | 15 | $34,500 | $37,550 | $41,306 |
| 2021 | $994,694 | $389,740 | $36,516 | $29,000 | 10 | $29,000 | $381,224 | $39,541 |
| 2020 | $639,970 | $-16,049 | $40,239 | $32,500 | 10 | — | $16,786 | $36,727 |
| 2019 | $696,258 | $37,218 | $39,853 | $31,000 | 10 | — | — | $37,906 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The VombergTrumley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 were designated for educational assistance. Among the recipients, Michigan State University describes its mission as helping students get scholarships for college. Davenport University says it prepares individuals and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of the 21st century. Spring Arbor University describes itself as a community of learners focused on the liberal arts, commitment to Jesus Christ, and participation in the contemporary world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $43,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $9,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable awards included $9,000 to Michigan State University, $6,000 to the University of Olivet, $5,000 each to Lansing Community College and Michigan Tech University, and $4,000 to Kellogg Community College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard L Trumley as President Emeritus, Gary C Rogers as President, Thomas Blesch as Trustee, Dean Winnie as Secretary/Treasurer, and Richard C Lowe as Of Counsel.
The VombergTrumley Foundation is led by Gary C Rogers, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary C Rogers
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Blesch
Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Winnie
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard C Lowe
Of Counsel
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L Trumley
President Emeritus
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Monique Colizzi (2019–2022) — Vice President
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 VombergTrumley Foundation
How much does The VombergTrumley Foundation give each year?
The VombergTrumley Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 11 grants.
What is The VombergTrumley Foundation's typical grant size?
The VombergTrumley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The VombergTrumley Foundation give grants?
The VombergTrumley Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The VombergTrumley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The VombergTrumley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational assistance" (12 grants).
Who are The VombergTrumley Foundation's largest grantees?
The VombergTrumley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan State University ($9,000), University of Olivet ($6,000) and Lansing Community College ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The VombergTrumley Foundation?
The VombergTrumley Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 VombergTrumley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for educational assistance. Among the recipients, Michigan State University describes its mission as helping students get scholarships for college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The VombergTrumley Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says application forms and materials are available upon request; award restrictions are also available upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The VombergTrumley Foundation's EIN?
The VombergTrumley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6072845. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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