Trilience Research
Trilience Research is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $95K. Net investment income was $4K.
Trilience Research at a glance
In short: Trilience Research gave $95K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $95,000
- Median grant
- $95,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Trilience Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Institute of Technology ($95K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Trilience Research gives
- Giving grew 280% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | Funds scientific research integrating the physical /biological sciences and social/behavioral sciences. | $95,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $6,254 | $103,910 | $95,000 | 1 | $103,878 | $3,629 |
| 2023 | $98,759 | $6,505 | $7,000 | — | — | $6,998 | $2,305 |
| 2022 | $98,152 | $4,184 | $36,476 | $28,000 | 1 | $36,476 | $148 |
| 2021 | $130,444 | $100,012 | $31,137 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $12 |
| 2020 | $61,569 | $23 | $28,097 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $23 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trilience Research is led by Fred A. Blum, Chairman & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred A. Blum
Chairman & CEO
Chairman, CEO & CFO → Chairman & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane F. Blum
Secretary & CFO
Secretary → Secretary & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Trilience Research
How much does Trilience Research give each year?
Trilience Research gave $95K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Trilience Research?
Trilience Research is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Trilience Research operate?
Trilience Research has awarded grants in California.
What is Trilience Research's EIN?
Trilience Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2006227. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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