Christian J and Eva W Trefz Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 46-1589126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$87K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$758K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Ministries | Port Charlotte, FL | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $18,000 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Fort Meyers, FL | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $14,000 |
| The Westport Library | Westport, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $10,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | Westport, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $6,000 |
| The Church by the Sea | Fort Lauderdale, FL | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Happy Wheels Inc | Lexington, SC | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Simply Smiles | Westport, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Red Cross of Connecticut | Bridgeport, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $3,000 |
| Zoe Empowers | Raleigh, NC | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $3,000 |
| The New Haven Chorale | New Haven, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,500 |
| Young Americas Foundation | Reston, VA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,500 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Rockville, MS | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Best Friends of Animals | Darien, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Homes With Hope | Westport, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Connecticut | New Haven, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $800 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Thirteen | Plymouth, MI | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $250 |
| Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Services | Westport, CT | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $250 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $100 |
| The Polish Museum | Port Washington, NY | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $100 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington, DC | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,050 | 26 |
| 2023 | $153,576 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533109349101528
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1589126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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