Triune Foundation Ltd
Triune Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Lone Tree, Colorado. Its 2024 filing lists grants for “Mission work,” including support for organizations whose stated missions include domestic-violence services, education, advocacy, and assistance to women and girls.
Triune Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Triune Foundation Ltd gave $504K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $503,615
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,574
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,909,700
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Triune Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9683 Kings Mill Lane, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Triune Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point ($380K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 58 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois received 75% of grant dollars, Colorado 8%, Virginia 5%, North Carolina 4%, and California 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Triune Foundation Ltd gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $577K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $504K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Lemont, IL | Mission work | $380,000 |
| Bright Media Erie, CO | Mission work | $21,000 |
| Sports Life Chocowinity, NC | Mission work | $20,000 |
| Act for America Virginia Beach, VA | Mission work | $19,000 |
| FCA Kansas City, MO | Mission work | $11,000 |
| Saturate USA Lone Tree, CO | Mission work | $10,965 |
| San Diego Rescue San Diego, CA | Mission work | $10,000 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Mission work | $8,000 |
| Summit Ministries Manitou Springs, CO | Mission work | $5,000 |
| Sister India Tulsa, OK | Mission work | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,909,700 | $499,377 | $537,697 | $503,615 | 15 | $503,615 | $357,395 | $164,305 |
| 2023 | $3,198,020 | $288,780 | $610,782 | $576,700 | 23 | $576,700 | $219,756 | $176,205 |
| 2022 | $3,520,022 | $190,674 | $242,182 | $207,100 | 19 | $208,100 | $156,592 | $190,011 |
| 2021 | $3,309,030 | $354,355 | — | — | — | — | $294,355 | $184,208 |
| 2020 | $3,144,675 | $724,710 | $80,000 | $80,000 | 1 | — | $204,210 | $164,460 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are listed as supporting “Mission work.” Among the organizations it funded, Turning Point says its mission is “Confronting Domestic Violence in McHenry County.” Summit Ministries describes itself as an educational Christian ministry that equips servant leaders to analyze competing worldviews and champion the Christian faith. Sister India says it works to protect and uplift women and girls and address trafficking, child marriage, child labor, and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $503,615. Awards ranged from $100 to $380,000, with a median grant of $8,000. The largest grants included $380,000 to Turning Point, $21,000 to Bright Media, $20,000 to Sports Life, and $19,000 to Act for America. Other recipients included FCA ($11,000), Saturate USA ($10,965), and San Diego Rescue ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists M Baller as president, B Baller as secretary, and T Trimble as director.
Triune Foundation Ltd is led by M Baller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M Baller
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T Trimble
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B Baller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Triune Foundation Ltd
How much does Triune Foundation Ltd give each year?
Triune Foundation Ltd gave $504K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $577K across 23 grants.
What is Triune Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Triune Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $33,574, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Triune Foundation Ltd give grants?
Triune Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Illinois: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%).
Does Triune Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Triune Foundation Ltd's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission work" (15 grants).
Who are Triune Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Triune Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Turning Point ($380,000), Bright Media ($21,000) and Sports Life ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Triune Foundation Ltd?
Triune Foundation Ltd reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $504K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Triune Foundation Ltd fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are listed as supporting “Mission work.” Among the organizations it funded, Turning Point says its mission is “Confronting Domestic Violence in McHenry County.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Triune Foundation Ltd?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Triune Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Triune Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1039939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Triune Foundation Ltd 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Triune Foundation Ltd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/triune-foundation-ltd-morg_08c75c998cd5458ca3d6c14c35319c38
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