The Trachsel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Chatham, Massachusetts · EIN 20-4927047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$329K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
43% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cchc Foundation | New Bern, NC | Funding to support the mind, body & spiritual needs for patients & families experiencing chronic illnesses | $75,000 |
| Asphalt Green | New York, NY | Funding for high quality sports, swim & fitness instruction & programs to NY city children & adults | $30,000 |
| The Outreach Program | Union, IA | Funding to provide food, safe water, education, and medical care to those in need in the USA and abroad | $30,000 |
| Cape Cod Foundation | Yarmouth Port, MA | Funding to strengthen cape cod through thoughtful community leadership & strategic philanthrophy | $25,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Chatham, MA | Funding to support local cinema and their partnership with other organizations, schools and nursing homes to make the special experience of… | $20,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Church | Chatham, MA | Funding for church programs and services | $15,000 |
| Uconn Foundation at the School of Law | Hartford, CT | Funding to support the school's annual fund | $15,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Partners | Franconia, NH | Funding to empower individuals with disabilities through sport, recreation & adventure | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Mabvi) | Brookline, MA | Funding to support individuals living with vision loss | $10,000 |
| Monomoy Community Services | Chatham, MA | Funding to promote a healthy environment for chatham residents to improve quality of life | $10,000 |
| Amyloidosis Center | Boston, MA | Funding to support the diagnosis and treatment of amyloidosis | $7,500 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Funding to restore oyster reefs to new york harbor through public education initiatives | $7,500 |
| Church of St Ignatius Loyola | Chestnut Hill, MA | Funding for church programs and services | $7,500 |
| 101 E 69Th St Conservancy | New York, NY | Funding to research and memorialize the history and architecture of the bourough of manhattan | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Funding for lifesaving research, treatment and care for cancer patients | $5,000 |
| Cape Abilities | Hyannis, MA | Funding to support individuals with disabilities on cape cod | $5,000 |
| Catholic Appeal | Braintree, MA | Funding for the archdiocese of boston's annual fund | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Boston, MA | Funding to provide clothing & other basic essentials to homeless & low-income children | $5,000 |
| Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation (Gdmf) | Marblehead, MA | Funding to help cover educational costs for u.s. special operation individuals and their children | $5,000 |
| Lexington High School | Lexington, MA | Funding to support the school's xc track team | $5,000 |
| New England Disabled Sports | Lincoln, NH | Funding for adaptive sport instruction for individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities | $5,000 |
| Winchester Abc | Winchester, MA | Funding to provide academically talented scholars of color with expanded educational & career opportunities | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Funding for general support of the university | $3,000 |
| Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (Face) | Fall River, MA | Funding for need-based tuition aid & scholarships to attend catholic schools in the fall river diocese | $2,500 |
| Ahisma Haven Animal Rescue | Winchendon, MA | Funding to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome companion animals | $2,000 |
| Franconia Ski Club | Franconia, NH | Funding for professional instruction in skiing and ski racing | $2,000 |
| Great Dog Rescue New England | Andover, MA | Funding to help rescue and find homes for homeless dogs | $2,000 |
| Lesley Ellis School | Arlington, MA | Funding to support childhood education in the boston area | $2,000 |
| Sea Education Association | Woods Hole, MA | Funding for field-based undergraduate environmental education at sea | $2,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Funding to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas | $1,000 |
| East Beach Association | Westerly, RI | Funding to help preserve the beach | $1,000 |
| The Watch Hill Conservancy | Watch Hill, RI | Funding to conserve, preserve & expand scientific understanding of the natural environment of watch hill & little narragansett bay | $1,000 |
| Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association | Westerly, RI | Funding to help preserve the histroical landmark. | $1,000 |
| Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (Cmmc) | North Chatham, MA | Funding for the marconi-rca wireless museum and to provide youth STEM education in communications | $500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Funding for research with the highest probability of slowing, stopping or reversing alzheimer's | $500 |
| League Club of Cape Cod (Lccc) | East Orleans, MA | Funding for general support | $500 |
| Ocean Community YMCA | Westerly, RI | Funding to support community programs and services | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,525 | 37 |
| 2024 | $272,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $307,800 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601419349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4927047
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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