Trinity Endowment Fund Inc
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $452K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $12K.
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Trinity Endowment Fund Inc gave $81K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $10,063
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $452,434
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Trinity Endowment Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity Lutheran Church ($40K). Together the top 8 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Trinity Endowment Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 906% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 315% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran Church Houston, TX | Charity | $40,200 |
| Lutheran Education Association of Houston Friendswood, TX | charitable | $10,000 |
| Orphan Grain Train Pasadena, TX | charitable | $10,000 |
| LCMS Missions Saint Louis, MO | charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Dwelling 1 14 Saint Paul, MN | charitable | $5,000 |
| Ysleta Lutheran Mission El Paso El Paso, TX | charitable gift | $4,300 |
| LCMS Concordia Sem St Louis Saint Louis, MO | charitable | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Houston Houston, TX | charitable | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Trinity Endowment Fund Inc?
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 | $452,434 | $12,539 | $80,700 | $80,500 | 8 | $80,500 | $12,101 | $25,591 |
| 2023 | $509,835 | $12,578 | $315 | — | — | — | $9,558 | $24,225 |
| 2022 | $501,531 | $12,353 | $3,315 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $9,298 | $24,912 |
| 2021 | $525,470 | $14,204 | $17,000 | $8,000 | 1 | — | $13,669 | — |
| 2020 | $491,539 | $9,849 | $2,315 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trinity Endowment Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc is led by Stephen Maynard, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Maynard
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Volek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dorn
Executive Officio
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jim Suchma (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Utsey (2020–2022) — Director
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 Trinity Endowment Fund Inc
How much does Trinity Endowment Fund Inc give each year?
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc gave $81K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,063, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Trinity Endowment Fund Inc give grants?
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (11%) and Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants) and Saint Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Trinity Endowment Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trinity Lutheran Church ($40,200), Lutheran Education Association of Houston ($10,000) and Orphan Grain Train ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Trinity Endowment Fund Inc?
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc reported $452K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's EIN?
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0273497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Charity Bridge Fund
Weston, CT
Charity Bridge Fund facilitates donations to qualified U.S. nonprofits across a range of causes, including human rights, military families, humanitarian aid, and children’s services. Its 2024 grants averaged about $9,900, with individual awards listed from roughly $5,000 to $15,200; it reported no grants in 2025. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
0
Total Given
$150
Krutsinger Family Foundation Inc
Norfolk, NE
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
3
Total Given
$57K
Becker Family Charitable Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
$360K
Grants
3
Total Given
$3K
Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care
Cabot, PA
Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and a continuing care retirement community that provides skilled nursing, personal care, independent living, inpatient and outpatient rehab and both adult day and child care services. We strive to provide the highest quality of caregiving services in a Christian environment and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.
Assets
$114.5M
Grants
4
Total Given
$8.7M
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston Inc
Houston, TX
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/ Galveston, Inc. (RMHCGHG) is to create, find and support programs that directly benefit children primarily in the areas of health and education.
Assets
—
Grants
5
Total Given
$532K
Barry B and Marilyn Eiland Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
6
Total Given
$150K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Trinity Endowment Fund Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Trinity Endowment Fund Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?