The Trunk Is Up Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 85-2520473 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$252K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $145,000 |
| Ozuah Family Foundation | Chesnut Ridge, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Animal Nation | South Salem, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Shatterproof | Norwalk, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General support | $12,500 |
| Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc | Millwood, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| King School | Stamford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Grant to Private Foundation Not Treated As a Qualifying Distribution | Chestnut, NY | General support | -$50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,500 | 10 |
| 2023 | $161,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101397
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2520473
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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