Trehern Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderOcean Springs, Mississippi · EIN 20-4832147 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WALTER E TREHERN |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 FRONT BEACH, OCEAN SPRINGS MS 39564 |
| Phone | 2282150457 |
| EDTREHERN@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | QUALIFYING CHARITY REQUESTING CONTRIBUTIONS & CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS |
| Deadlines | AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEADLINE, IF ANY |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION REQUESTS MUST BE MADE FROM QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS & FOR QUALIFYING CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Care Network | Ocean Springs, MS | Homeless foundation | $18,000 |
| The Anchor Church | Verona, MS | Sex trafficking shelter | $18,000 |
| Home of Grace | Vancleave, MS | Chemical dependency rehabilitation | $17,350 |
| Baller Dream Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Support children & young adults battling cancer | $5,000 |
| Mississippi College | Clinton, MS | Educational activities | $3,700 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Discipling of coaches & athletes | $3,500 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Student ministry | $2,400 |
| Promiss | Gautier, MS | Pregnancy education | $2,200 |
| The Alternative Ms | Moss Point, MS | Community ministry | $2,000 |
| East Central Men's Club | Hurley, MS | Community service projects | $600 |
| K Love | Franklin, TN | Ministry of educational media foundation | $600 |
| Junior Auxiliary Pascagoula-Moss Point | Pascagoula, MS | Enhance community lives of children | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,600 | 12 |
| 2024 | $76,800 | 11 |
| 2023 | $54,254 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642099349100034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4832147
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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