Martin & Gloria Trotsky Foundation
Historical FunderDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-1266154 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KEVIN TROTSKY |
|---|---|
| Address | 386 FAIRFAX STREET, DENVER CO 80220 |
| Phone | 7209337883 |
| KEVIN@TROTSKYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | A LETTER ON THE ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD, CONTACT INFORMATION, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION NECESSARY TO DETERMINE ITS LEGITIMATE EXEMPT STATUS AS WELL AS THE ORANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE AND FEDERAL INDETIFICATION NUBMER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ANY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION QUALIFYING TO RECEIVE IT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanuel | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Colroad | Denver, CO | Orginzations charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| The Efshar Project | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $7,100 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Denver Jewish Dayschool | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $5,400 |
| Jewish Community Center | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hand Camp Colorado | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $4,750 |
| Education Through Music Colorado | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Jewish Association for Death Educat | Columbia, MD | Organizations charitable purpose | $3,600 |
| Stanley British Primary School | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Karis Community | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $2,600 |
| The Realness Project | Denver, CO | Organizations charitble purpose | $2,500 |
| The Gathering Place | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $1,750 |
| Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $1,250 |
| Portland Mountain Rescue | Portland, OR | Organizations charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Center on Colfax | Denver, CO | Organizations charitable purpose | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,700 | 17 |
| 2023 | $70,100 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349104597
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1266154
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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