The Traphagen Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-2894831 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$251K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$1,150
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $540 and $10,500.
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| St Luke 'S Episcopal Church | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $35,300 |
| The Teak Fellowship | New York, NY | General purpose | $26,300 |
| St Bernards | New York, NY | General purpose | $17,500 |
| The Chapin School | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $15,450 |
| The Eaglebrook Dev Office | Deerfield, MA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Bronx | Bronx, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Camp Sloane YMCA | Lakeville, CT | General purpose | $10,500 |
| Boys and Girls Hobe Sound | Hobe Sound, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Far Hills, NJ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,665 |
| Alphasense | Hudson Commons, NY | General purpose | $3,811 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | East Hamptonny, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,550 |
| Southampton History Museum | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,138 |
| Impact 100 | Austin, TX | General purpose | $1,150 |
| Breakthrough Miami | Miami, FL | General purpose | $1,035 |
| The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley | Poughkeepsie, NY | General purpose | $1,034 |
| Summer Search | Oakland, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Winnycorg | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Banner Lake Club | Hobe Sound, FL | General purpose | $782 |
| East Hampton Historical Society | East Hampton, NY | General purpose | $600 |
| Schiff Natural Lands Trust | Mendham Township, NJ | General purpose | $562 |
| Qualitas of Life Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $540 |
| The Headstrong Project | Flushing, NY | General purpose | $526 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $363 |
| First Baptist Church | Allentown, PA | General purpose | $250 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Offices | New York, NY | General purpose | $250 |
| NYC Marathon | Miami, FL | General purpose | $250 |
| Mma | New York, NY | General purpose | $210 |
| Run Sign Up Love 4 Lucas 2024 Turkey Trot Virtual Event | Moorestown, NJ | General purpose | $202 |
| Home Healthcare Hospice & Community Services | Keene, NH | General purpose | $109 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $251,077 | 35 |
| 2024 | $219,608 | 41 |
| 2023 | $291,567 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349103519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2894831
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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