Tremble Foundation
Tremble Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It made 21 grants totaling $241,200 in 2024 to organizations in several states; the listed grants had charitable purposes.
Tremble Foundation at a glance
In short: Tremble Foundation gave $241K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Michigan. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $241,200
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,486
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,861,012
- -13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (11 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tremble Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications must be in writing and describe the nature of the requested dollar amount. Contact Comerica Bank. Preference is given to schools, churches, and 501(c)(3) organizations located in Dowagiac, Michigan.
- Contact
Application contact: Comerica Bank
Mailing address: 99 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49502
Phone: (616) 752-4705
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tremble Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maestro Cares Foundatio ($33K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 100 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (32%), Illinois (30%), Indiana (14%), California (10%), and Florida (10%). The foundation’s stated preference is for schools, churches, and 501(c)(3) organizations located in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tremble Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 21 grantees (52%) 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 $13K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% 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 $241K (2024) to $332K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maestro Cares Foundatio Chicago, IL | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Anthony Rizzo FMLY Foun Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cancer for College San Diego, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cluver Education Found Culver, IN | Charitable | $22,700 |
| Center for Orangutan Wauchula, FL | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Ascension Borgess Lee Dowagiac, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Eli Strong Foundation Dowagiac, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| It Take a Village Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cass County Fair Cassopolis, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hidden Acres Safe Haven Dowagiac, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,861,012 | $65,818 | $647,367 | $241,200 | 21 | $241,200 | $142,619 | $127,872 |
| 2023 | $2,157,078 | $118,560 | $557,999 | $245,000 | 19 | $245,000 | — | $141,108 |
| 2022 | $2,596,517 | $271,567 | $735,769 | $332,180 | 17 | $332,180 | — | $173,741 |
| 2021 | $3,082,218 | $440,523 | $871,963 | $269,500 | 22 | $451,500 | $8,060 | $220,100 |
| 2020 | $3,530,058 | $252,033 | $593,762 | $325,000 | 21 | — | — | $212,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tremble Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K 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 grants went to a range of organizations. One recipient, Cancer for College, says its mission is to support cancer survivors through scholarships, medical debt relief, and educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $241,200. Individual awards ranged from $2,500 to $33,000, with a median of $10,000. Other recent totals were $245,000 across 19 grants in 2023 and $332,180 across 17 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $33,000 to Maestro Cares Foundation, $30,000 to Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, $25,000 to Cancer for College, and $22,700 to Cluver Education Foundation. Each was listed with a charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Comerica as trustee and “Various Directors” as directors.
Tremble Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Comerica
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
$36K (2024)
Various Directors
Directors
Directors → Director, 2021
Director → Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
$13K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Comerica Bank (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Comerica (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tremble Foundation
How much does Tremble Foundation give each year?
Tremble Foundation gave $241K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 19 grants.
What is Tremble Foundation's typical grant size?
Tremble Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,486, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tremble Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Tremble Foundation give grants?
Tremble Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (30%) and Indiana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dowagiac, MI (6 grants), Cassopolis, MI (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Tremble Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Tremble Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are Tremble Foundation's largest grantees?
Tremble Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maestro Cares Foundatio ($33,000), Anthony Rizzo FMLY Foun ($30,000) and Cancer for College ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tremble Foundation?
Tremble Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tremble Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to a range of organizations. One recipient, Cancer for College, says its mission is to support cancer survivors through scholarships, medical debt relief, and educational experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tremble Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tremble Foundation's EIN?
Tremble Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2869889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tremble Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tremble-foundation-morg_b68f3b66102347beb0d3687602954c73
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