Triford Foundation
Invitation OnlySterling Heights, Michigan · EIN 23-7003478 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan | Ada, MI | Religious | $68,000 |
| Malama Kula | Kula, HI | Charitable | $20,170 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $19,500 |
| First Descents | Denver, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Rumsey Hall School | Washington Depot, CT | Educational | $11,580 |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Belle Isle Conservancy | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $10,500 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Litchfield Montessori School | Northfield, CT | Educational | $10,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | Scientific | $10,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Soci | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Manna Food Project | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Ann's Nest | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Mclaren N Mich Hospital | Petoskey, MI | Scientific | $6,500 |
| Camp Daggett | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Scientific | $6,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Inc | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Learn Local | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Western Resources Advocates | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nehemiah Project | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Scientific | $4,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $4,450 |
| Taraloka Foundation | Signal Mountain, TN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| North Shore Hospital Foundation | Evanston, IL | Scientific | $3,500 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Top O Michigan Trails | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Womens Resource Center | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $3,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs | Harbor Springs, MI | Religious | $3,000 |
| Harbor Springs Food Pantry | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Socieity | Harbor Springs, MI | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $3,000 |
| Raven Hill Discovery Center | East Jordan, MI | Educational | $3,000 |
| Challenge Mountain | Boyne City, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cure Epilepsy | Chicago, IL | Scientific | $2,500 |
| Harbor Springs Festival of the Book | Harbor Springs, MI | Literacy | $2,500 |
| Sos Outreach | Avon, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Groundworks | Traverse City, MI | Charitable | $2,200 |
| American Red Cross Northern Lower Mi Chapter | Lansing, MI | Charitable | $2,150 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Wheeling, IL | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $2,000 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | Lansing, MI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| North Central Mi College Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Educational | $2,000 |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lucky Paw Foundation | Harbor Springs, MI | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $1,670 |
| Retired to Rescue | Las Vegas, NV | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Tails Together Co | Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Northern Den Youth Services | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Petoskey Youth Soccer Association | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Nancy B Ford Endowment Fund | Harbor Springs, MI | Religious | $1,500 |
| Ford City Public Library | Ford City, PA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Scientific | $1,200 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Scientific | $1,000 |
| Cranbrook Schools Office of Advancement | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Educational | $1,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $1,000 |
| Friendship Centers of Emmett Co Council on Aging | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| H a R B O R Inc | Harbor Springs, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Harbor Springs Library | Harbor Springs, MI | Literacy | $1,000 |
| Harbor Springs Public Schools | Harbor Springs, MI | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest College Office of Advancement | Lake Forest, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $1,000 |
| Pewabic Pottery | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,000 | 69 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 66 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349102502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7003478
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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