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Trillium Academy

Public charity · Grantmaker Seattle, WA EIN: 99-1351613 Website

The mission of Trillium Academy is to break away from conventional schooling and celebrate the incredible capabilities of twice-exceptional (2e) students, providing them with the learning environment they need to discover and develop their talents and passions to live successful and enriching lives.

Key facts about Trillium Academy

In short: Trillium Academy gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
99-1351613
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$48,750
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$48,750
Median grant
$48,750
Total assets
$3,053,787
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

+249.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$49K

-91.3% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$49K

-91.3% YoY

About Trillium Academy

Based on IRS filings

Trillium Academy is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $49K. Net investment income was $210K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Seattle

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2025) to $562K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Bridges Academy Seattle: $49KBridges Academy Seattle$49K

The largest 2025 recipient was Bridges Academy Seattle ($49K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridges Academy Seattle Seattle, WAFunding for the Continued Operations of the Academy$48,750

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$3,053,787$873,027
Revenue$5,517,437$1,426,361
Expenses$3,555,951$751,010
Net Investment Income$210,201$-16,993

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 3, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Trillium Academy is led by Margaret Rottsolk, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Margaret Rottsolk

    Chair

    Chair & Treasurer → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jaymie Lewis Director Of

    Admissions & Business Operations

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $56K (2025)

  • Megan McCall

    Head of School

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $81K (2025)

  • Alisha Wilt

    Board Member

    President → Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angela Chabot

    Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brendan Fields

    Board Member

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Monsowitz

    Treasurer

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Jennifer Percy (2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Sarah McLuckie (2024) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Megan McCall — Head of School: $81KMegan McCallHead of School$81KJaymie Lewis Director of — Admissions & Business Operations: $56KJaymie Lewis Director ofAdmissions & Business Operations$56K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to Megan McCall (Head of School). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Trillium Academy

How much does Trillium Academy give each year?

Trillium Academy gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $562K across 1 grant.

How large is Trillium Academy?

Trillium Academy reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.

Where does Trillium Academy operate?

Trillium Academy has awarded grants in Washington.

What is Trillium Academy's EIN?

Trillium Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1351613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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