TRIO FOUNDATION, THE

Financial Information

Total Assets: $2,032,932

Total Income:$851,770

Area of Service:

California

Areas of Interest:

Not Available

Programs

Program Funding
Seed Funding
Technical Support

Grants

Following is a summary of grants given by this foundation in 2014:
$65,000 to Peace – Development Fund – California
$10,000 to Destiny Arts Center
$5,000 to California Children And Families Foundation.

Limitations

Giving limited to Alameda and Contra Costa counties, CA.
No grants to individuals, or for general operating funds or capital expenditures, including development and purchase of land or buildings; no loans.

Summary

The primary focus of the foundation is to provide opportunities for young children of all cultures, who are growing up in poverty, to achieve their fullest and brightest potential. It is especially interested in projects that strengthen low-income families with young children and enhance the ability of caregivers to foster young children’s innate gifts and talents. Support also for projects sponsored by Jewish organizations serving Jewish children in need or serving a multi-cultural clientele.

Additional

Type of Grantmaker: Independent foundation
Established in 1991 in KS and CA.

Quick Facts Sheet
URL:

http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/trio/

Located in:

Berkeley,

California

United States

Contact Information / Process

Address
TRIO FOUNDATION
1563 SOLANO AVE, BOX #174
BERKELEY , California 94707
Tel: (510) 527-4605

Procedure:
Application guidelines available on foundation web site. Please address the basic questions proposed on the Application Procedure section on web site. Applicants whose projects best match the funding priorities of the foundation will be asked to submit a longer proposal. Application form not required. Applicants should submit the following:
1. Results expected from proposed grant
2. Statement of problem project will address
3. Population served
4. Detailed description of project and amount of funding requested
Initial approach: 1-page letter
Board meeting date(s): June and Dec.
Deadline(s): Feb. 1 and Aug. 1

Donors & Leadership

Officers and Directors:
CHELA BLITT, TRUSTEE
IRWIIN BLITT, TRUSTEE
RITA BLITT, TRUSTEE

EIN:

481104136

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