Trebek Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-4000393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Big Dream to End Child Marriage | $1,000,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| The Royal Canadian Geographical Society | Ottawa, CA | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $70,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Hubbard Council - EDUCATIONAL purposes | $50,000 |
| St Matthews Soup Kitchen Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Campbell Hall -Episcopal- | N Hollywood, CA | CAMPBELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Scholarship Fund | $35,000 |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College Foundation | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Congregation Or Ami | Calabasas, CA | The Harry and Judy Friedman Youth Enrichment Fund | $25,000 |
| Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Community Fund | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Learning Rights Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Art Creates US Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ed Asner Family Center | Van Nuys, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harlem Grown Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| A Graves | Nebraska City, NE | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Aid Still Required | Santa Monica, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Church of Religious Science North Hollywood | N Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| LA Animal Rescue | Chatsworth, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Inc | Pls Vrds Pnsl, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The New Heritage Theatre Group Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Build Belize Inc | North Bay Vlg, FL | Hope Resource Center, Belize City, Belize | $3,500 |
| Build Belize Inc | North Bay Vlg, FL | Hope Resource Center, Belize City, Belize | $3,500 |
| Get Lit Words Ignite Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,695,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $233,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $389,300 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602119349101315
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4000393
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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