The Trexler Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 56-1546464 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$497K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
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
8% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | general | $165,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | general | $125,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | Charlotte, NC | general | $75,000 |
| The Umbrella Center | Charlotte, NC | general | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charlotte, NC | general | $25,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | general | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert, MN | general | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | general | $10,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Charlotte, NC | general | $8,000 |
| Freedom School Partners | Charlotte, NC | general | $7,500 |
| Childrens Hope Alliance | Charlotte, NC | general | $5,000 |
| Nourish Up | Charlotte, NC | general | $5,000 |
| Roof Above | Charlotte, NC | general | $5,000 |
| Goodyear Arts Inc | Charlotte, NC | general | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charlotte, NC | general | $2,500 |
| Catawba River Keeper Foundation | Charlotte, NC | general | $2,000 |
| Alexander Youth Network | Charlotte, NC | general | $1,000 |
| Catawba Lands Conservancy | Charlotte, NC | general | $1,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | general | $1,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | general | $1,000 |
| Supportive Housing Communities | Charlotte, NC | general | $1,000 |
| Augustine Literacy Project | Charlotte, NC | general | $1,000 |
| Trees Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | general | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charlotte, NC | Matching Grant Campaign for 2026. Paid 100,000 March 16,2026. The Trexler Foundation agreed to commit 100,000 in December 2025. | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $497,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $703,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $615,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1546464
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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