Trittschuh Family Charitable
Trittschuh Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that reported 60 grants totaling $18,956 in 2025. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to Michigan recipients.
Trittschuh Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Trittschuh Family Charitable gave $19K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $315.933), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,956
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- +27.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $316
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $545,537
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Trittschuh Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4128 Katydid Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 637-6151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Trittschuh Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Haven Art Center ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 182 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan recipients received 53% of grant dollars, followed by Washington (15%), Illinois (11%), Utah (7%), and New York (6%). The foundation also made a grant to World Central Kitchen in Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Trittschuh Family Charitable gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $22K (2024). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Haven Art Center South Haven, MI | General & Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Planned Parenthood Kalamazoo, MI | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan St Joseph, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mercer Island Rowing Club Mercer Island, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Michigan Maritime Museum South Haven, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Park City Education Foundation Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation Mercer Island, WA | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $526 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $516 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $545,537 | $111,412 | $72,679 | $18,956 | 60 | $64,225 | $103,803 | $53,672 |
| 2024 | $507,614 | $46,504 | $91,412 | $21,678 | 47 | $84,461 | $39,177 | $47,254 |
| 2023 | $552,522 | $7,009 | $41,676 | $7,025 | 32 | $37,803 | $2,906 | $38,264 |
| 2022 | $587,189 | $-100,409 | $122,652 | $10,800 | 14 | $111,910 | — | $40,741 |
| 2020 | $835,289 | $142,500 | $80,168 | $16,085 | 29 | — | $137,412 | $40,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trittschuh Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information shows support for organizations working in areas including community services, housing, education, food access, humanitarian response, reproductive health, and arts and culture. These are areas represented by grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, United Way of Southwest Michigan describes its work as building a united and resilient community in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity says it raises funds for low-cost housing and distributes them to Habitat for Humanity affiliates. The Michigan Maritime Museum describes its work as preserving Great Lakes and waterways, maritime history and culture, and providing public maritime education. Park City Education Foundation says it supports educator-powered initiatives to help students reach their academic and lifelong potential. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $18,956. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $2,200, with a median of $100. The listed grants were designated for general and unrestricted purposes.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $2,200 to South Haven Art Center, $2,000 to Planned Parenthood in Kalamazoo, $1,700 to United Way of Southwest Michigan, $1,500 to Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, and $1,000 each to Mercer Island Rowing Club and Michigan Maritime Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol L. Trittschuh and John R. Trittschuh as co-presidents and directors. Emily H. Trittschuh is listed as director and vice president, and Erica L. Trittschuh as director and treasurer. Alison L. Anthonisz, Gareth J. Anthonisz, Jonathan S. Armitage, and Christopher K. Patano are also listed as directors.
Trittschuh Family Charitable is led by Carol L. Trittschuh, Co-President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol L. Trittschuh
Co-President & Director
Co- President & Director → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Co-President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. Trittschuh
Co-President & Director
Director & Co- President → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Co-President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison L. Anthonisz
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher K. Patano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily H. Trittschuh
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica L. Trittschuh
Director & Treasurer
Director & Secretary → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gareth J. Anthonisz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan S. Armitage
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Trittschuh Family Charitable
How much does Trittschuh Family Charitable give each year?
Trittschuh Family Charitable gave $19K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 47 grants.
What is Trittschuh Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Trittschuh Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $316, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Trittschuh Family Charitable give grants?
Trittschuh Family Charitable gives mostly in Michigan: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (15%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (22 grants), Park City, UT (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Mercer Island, WA (3 grants).
Does Trittschuh Family Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Trittschuh Family Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Trittschuh Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Trittschuh Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include South Haven Art Center ($2,200), Planned Parenthood ($2,000) and United Way of Southwest Michigan ($1,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Trittschuh Family Charitable?
Trittschuh Family Charitable reported $546K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Trittschuh Family Charitable fund?
The available grant information shows support for organizations working in areas including community services, housing, education, food access, humanitarian response, reproductive health, and arts and culture. These are areas represented by grantees, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trittschuh Family Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Trittschuh Family Charitable's EIN?
Trittschuh Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3069092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Trittschuh Family Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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