Tristans Tribute
Tristans Tribute is a private foundation, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $460K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K.
Tristans Tribute at a glance
In short: Tristans Tribute gave $23K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $22,530
- +114.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $11,265
- +7.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $11,265
- Total assets
- $459,726
- +2561.7% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Missouri (69% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Tristans Tribute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Missouri ($16K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2018) to $23K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Education | $15,530 |
| Community Foundation for Monteray County Monterey, CA | Education | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $459,726 | $464,992 | $22,538 | $22,530 | 2 |
| 2019 | $17,272 | $18,780 | $10,530 | $10,530 | 1 |
| 2018 | $9,022 | $19,552 | $10,530 | $10,530 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tristans Tribute is led by Victoria Blaho, Chairman on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Victoria Blaho
Chairman
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2020. "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 Tristans Tribute
How much does Tristans Tribute give each year?
Tristans Tribute gave $23K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is Tristans Tribute?
Tristans Tribute reported $460K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $465K.
Where does Tristans Tribute operate?
Tristans Tribute has awarded grants in California, Missouri.
What is Tristans Tribute's EIN?
Tristans Tribute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4859285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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