Triune Foundation Ltd

LONE TREE, CO EIN: 84-1039939

Triune Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Lone Tree, Colorado (with Denver listed as an alternate location). Established in April 1987, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on mission work and investment activities to generate income.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

-9.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$504K

-12.7% YoY

Grant Count

-34.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

+33.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Triune Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement to public databases. However, its primary activities center on:

Mission work funding
Investment income generation
Support for Christian nonprofits and churches
Criminal justice and crime-related initiatives

Grantmaking

Triune Foundation made 19 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $100 to $380,000.

Average Grant

amount: Varies significantly based on grantee priorities

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Virginia, and California.

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $585K (43%)

Illinois $420K (31%)

District of Columbia $114K (8%)

Florida $48K (4%)

California $44K (3%)

Virginia $44K (3%)

North Carolina $41K (3%)

Texas $30K (2%)

+4 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Missouri Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma Texas Virginia

Cities

AuroraBooneChocowinityColorado SpringsDenverEnglewoodErieKansas CityLakewoodLandoverLemontLone TreeManitou SpringsMidlandMonroeOrlandoPhoenixPlanoSan DiegoSherman Oaks

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $3.2 million
Total Revenues: $289,000
Total Expenses: $611,000
Total Liabilities: $263,000

As of 2024 (most recent filing):

Total Assets: $2.9 million
Total Giving: $503,615

The foundation's expenses exceed revenues, indicating it draws on its asset base to support grantmaking activities. Revenue is generated through investment income and dividends.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,909,700	$3,198,020	$3,520,022
Revenue	$499,377	$288,780	$190,674
Expenses	$537,697	$610,782	$242,182
Qualifying Distributions	$503,615	$576,700	$208,100
Net Investment Income	$357,395	$219,756	$156,592
Distributable Amount	$164,305	$176,205	$190,011

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Turning Point ($380,000), Bright Media ($21,000), Sports Life ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Act for America Virginia Beach, VA	Mission work	$19,000
Lewis Ministries Aurora, CO	Mission work	$3,000
Council for National Policy Washington DC, DC	Mission work	$3,050
San Diego Rescue San Diego, CA	Mission work	$10,000
Summit Ministries Manitou Springs, CO	Mission work	$5,000
Public charities - miscellaneous Denver, CO	Mission work	$100
Turning Point Lemont, IL	Mission work	$380,000
Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA	Mission work	$8,000
FCA Kansas City, MO	Mission work	$11,000
Sister India Tulsa, OK	Mission work	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
M Baller	President	2	—
B Baller	Secretary	1	—
T Trimble	Director	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Triune Foundation Ltd fund?

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement to public databases. However, its primary activities center on: • Mission work funding • Investment income generation • Support for Christian nonprofits and churches • Criminal justice and crime-related initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from Triune Foundation Ltd?

**Grant Activity:** Triune Foundation made 19 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $100 to $380,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Dr James Dobson Family Institute: $167,000 (Mission Work) • Judicial Watch: $50,000 (Mission Work) • Harvest Bible Chapel of Denver: $25,000 (Mission Work) **Total Giving:** • 2023: $503,615 in total giving • Average grant amount: Varies significantly based on grantee priorities The foundation also receives grants from other foundations; Hampden Min…

Where does Triune Foundation Ltd make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Virginia, and California.

What size grants does Triune Foundation Ltd award?

In 2024, Triune Foundation Ltd awarded 15 grants totaling $504K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Triune Foundation Ltd required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Triune Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $164K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.