Trott Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 20-0157628 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$206K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Foundation | Southfield, MI | Medical program for children | $25,000 |
| Care House of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | General welfare | $25,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Education | $25,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Strategic initiative fund | $25,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | Nursing emergency needs fund | $12,500 |
| Detroit County Day School | Beverly Hills, MI | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Nch Center for Philanthropy | Naples, FL | General welfare | $7,500 |
| Baldwin Public Library Trust | Birmingham, MI | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Care House of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Care House of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Michigan Press Association Foundation | Lansing, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | Education | $3,000 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | Harbor Springs, MI | General welfare | $2,500 |
| Pediatric Ibd Foundation | Newton, MA | General welfare | $2,500 |
| Festa Italiana Dba Andiamo Charities | Warren, MI | General welfare | $2,000 |
| Shades of Pink Foundation | Birmingham, MI | General welfare | $2,000 |
| Former Members of Congress Inc | Washington, DC | Advocate sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Eb Research Partnership | New York, NY | General welfare | $500 |
| Golf Association of Michigan Foundation Inc | Farmington Hills, MI | General welfare | $500 |
| The First Tee of Northern Michigan | Harbor Springs, MI | General welfare | $500 |
| Youth Haven | Naples, FL | General welfare | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Education | $75,000 |
| Beaumont Health Foundation | Southfield, MI | Medical program for children | $25,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Strategic initiative fund | $25,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Education | $20,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | Nursing emergency needs fund | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $205,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $199,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349100635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0157628
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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