The Trillium Foundation
Invitation OnlyAda, Michigan · EIN 38-2403460 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$537K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Middle Way | Fairplay, CO | Donation | $5,500 |
| Corewell Health Foundation West Mi Richard Mcnamara Cardiovascular Fellowship Program | Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bridges to Malawi | Hudson, MA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Aquinas College Sister Aquinas Student Scholarship | Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $2,250 |
| St Cecelia Music Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $2,000 |
| Devos Children's Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Life Process Center | Lowell, MI | Donation | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Nami New Hampshire | Concord, NH | Donation | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Manchester, NH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (Selt) | Exeter, NH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Southern District YMCA Exeter YMCA | Exeter, NH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Pound Buddies Animal Shelter & Adop | Muskegon, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Running in Silence | Grandville, MI | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,250 | 17 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101450
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2403460
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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