Trott Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-0157628

Foundation Overview

Based in Birmingham, MI, Trott Foundation has awarded 221 grants totaling $2,084,217 to organizations in Michigan, North Carolina and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $50,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,084,217
Total Assets
$5,478,714
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 44%

11 of 25 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

68% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (18%), Birmingham (12%), Pontiac (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+18%

Stable funding levels with 18% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Trott Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Corewell Health Foundation $25,000 Southfield, MI, US Medical Program For Children 2024
Care House Of Oakland County $25,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Care House Of Oakland County $5,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Care House Of Oakland County $5,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Cranbrook Educational Community $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $5,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Welfare 2024
Detroit County Day School $10,000 Beverly Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Duke University $25,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2024
Eb Research Partnership $500 New York, NY, US General Welfare 2024
Eckerd College $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2024
Eckerd College $3,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2024
Festa Italiana Dba Andiamo Charities $2,000 Warren, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Former Members Of Congress Inc $1,500 Washington, DC, US Advocate Sponsorship 2024
Golf Association Of Michigan Foundation Inc $500 Farmington Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Henry Ford Health System $12,500 Detroit, MI, US Nursing Emergency Needs Fund 2024
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $2,500 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Mayo Clinic $25,000 Rochester, MN, US Strategic Initiative Fund 2024
Michigan Press Association Foundation $5,000 Lansing, MI, US Education 2024
Nch Center For Philanthropy $7,500 Naples, FL, US General Welfare 2024
Pediatric Ibd Foundation $2,500 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2024
Shades Of Pink Foundation $2,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2024
The First Tee Of Northern Michigan $500 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2024
Wayne State University $5,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2024
Youth Haven $500 Naples, FL, US General Welfare 2024
All Of Us Foundation $10,000 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Beaumont Health Foundation $25,000 Southfield, MI, US Medical Program For Children 2023
Beaumont Health Foundation $2,000 Southfield, MI, US Michael Ingber Africa Fund 2023
Beyond Basics $500 Southfield, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Care House Of Oakland County $25,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Care House Of Oakland County $5,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Cranbrook Schools $10,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $5,000 Bethesda, MA, US General Welfare 2023
Detroit County Day School $10,000 Beverly Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Detroit Public Theatre $5,000 Detroit, MI, US The Next Stage Campaign 2023
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2023
Duke University $5,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2023
Eagles For Children $5,000 Canton, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Eckerd College $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2023
Eckerd College $2,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2023
Eckerd College $5,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2023
Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $2,000 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Mayo Clinic $25,000 Rochester, MN, US Strategic Initiative Fund 2023
Michigan Press Association Foundation $500 Lansing, MI, US Education 2023
Michigan Press Association Foundation $5,000 Lansing, MI, US Education 2023
Pediatric Ibd Foundation $5,000 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2023
Community House Foundation $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2023
The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's $500 New York, NY, US General Welfare 2023
All Of Us Foundation $10,000 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Beaumont Health Foundation $25,000 Southfield, MI, US Medical Program For Children 2023
Beaumont Health Foundation $2,000 Southfield, MI, US Michael Ingber Africa Fund 2023
Beyond Basics $500 Southfield, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Care House Of Oakland County $25,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Care House Of Oakland County $5,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Cranbrook Schools $10,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $5,000 Bethesda, MA, US General Welfare 2023
Detroit County Day School $10,000 Beverly Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Detroit Public Theatre $5,000 Detroit, MI, US The Next Stage Campaign 2023
Duke University $2,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2023
Duke University $5,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2023
Eagles For Children $5,000 Canton, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Eckerd College $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2023
Eckerd College $2,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2023
Eckerd College $5,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2023
Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $2,000 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2023
Mayo Clinic $25,000 Rochester, MN, US Strategic Initiative Fund 2023
Michigan Press Association Foundation $500 Lansing, MI, US Education 2023
Michigan Press Association Foundation $5,000 Lansing, MI, US Education 2023
Pediatric Ibd Foundation $5,000 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2023
Community House Foundation $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2023
The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's $500 New York, NY, US General Welfare 2023
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Care House Of Oakland County $26,200 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Children's Trust Fund $2,500 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Duke University Children's Law Clinic $20,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2022
Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $2,000 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Pediatric Ibd Foundation $3,000 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2022
Eckerd College $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2022
Wayne State University Law School $30,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2022
Eagles For Children $1,000 Canton, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Former Members Of Congress $20,000 Washington Dc, DC, US Education 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $25,000 Southfield, MI, US Medical Program For Children 2022
Mayo Clinic $25,000 Sw Rochester, MN, US Strategic Initiative Fund 2022
Detroit Public Theatre $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2022
The Community House $3,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Cranbrook Schools $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Women's Foundation Of Collier County $2,000 Naples, FL, US Women Lifting Women Campaign 2022
The Levin Ctr For Oversight And Democracy $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2022
The Great Decorate $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $2,000 Southfield, MI, US Michael Ingber International Fund 2022
Detroit County Day School $5,000 Beverly Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Care House Of Oakland County $26,200 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Children's Trust Fund $2,500 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Duke University Children's Law Clinic $20,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2022
Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $2,000 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Pediatric Ibd Foundation $3,000 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2022
Eckerd College $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2022
Wayne State University Law School $30,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2022
Eagles For Children $1,000 Canton, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Former Members Of Congress $20,000 Washington Dc, DC, US Education 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $25,000 Southfield, MI, US Medical Program For Children 2022
Mayo Clinic $25,000 Sw Rochester, MN, US Strategic Initiative Fund 2022
Detroit Public Theatre $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2022
The Community House $3,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Cranbrook Schools $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Women's Foundation Of Collier County $2,000 Naples, FL, US Women Lifting Women Campaign 2022
The Levin Ctr For Oversight And Democracy $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2022
The Great Decorate $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $2,000 Southfield, MI, US Michael Ingber International Fund 2022
Detroit County Day School $5,000 Beverly Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Care House Of Oakland County $26,200 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Children's Trust Fund $2,500 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Duke University Children's Law Clinic $20,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2022
Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $2,000 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Pediatric Ibd Foundation $3,000 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2022
Eckerd College $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2022
Wayne State University Law School $30,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2022
Eagles For Children $1,000 Canton, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Former Members Of Congress $20,000 Washington Dc, DC, US Education 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $25,000 Southfield, MI, US Medical Program For Children 2022
Mayo Clinic $25,000 Sw Rochester, MN, US Strategic Initiative Fund 2022
Detroit Public Theatre $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2022
The Community House $3,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Cranbrook Schools $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Women's Foundation Of Collier County $2,000 Naples, FL, US Women Lifting Women Campaign 2022
The Levin Ctr For Oversight And Democracy $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2022
The Great Decorate $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $2,000 Southfield, MI, US Michael Ingber International Fund 2022
Detroit County Day School $5,000 Beverly Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2022
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Care House Of Oakland County $35,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Children's Trust Fund $2,500 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Duke University Children's Law Clinic $21,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2021
Eagles For Children $5,000 Novi, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Eckerd College $30,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2021
Gleaners Community Food Bank Inc $5,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Wayne State University Law School $25,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2021
Angel's Place $250 Southfield, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Women Of Tomorrow $3,000 Southfield, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Ruth Ellis Center $3,000 Highland Park, MI, US General Welfare 2021
The Shelter For Abused Women & Children $1,000 Naples, FL, US General Welfare 2021
Pediatric Ibd Foundation $3,000 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2021
The Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network $3,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $2,000 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Cap And Conquer $800 Bllomfield Hills, MI, US General Welfare 2021
Baldwin Public Library Trust $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2020
Beaumont Health Foundation $10,000 Troy, MI, US General Welfare 2020
Care House Of Oakland County $28,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2020
Chapman Univeristy $3,000 Orange, CA, US Education 2020
Children's Trust Fund $2,500 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2020
Cranbrook Schools $2,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Education 2020
Duke University Children's Law Clinic $20,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2020
Eagles For Children $2,000 Novi, MI, US General Welfare 2020
Eckerd College $45,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2020
Forgotten Harvest $2,000 Oak Park, MI, US General Welfare 2020
Gleaners Community Food Bank $2,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2020
Southern California Swimming Inc $1,000 San Pedro, CA, US General Welfare 2020
Team Rubicon $1,000 El Segundo, CA, US General Welfare 2020
Wayne State University Law School $20,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2020
Beaumont Health Foundation $25,000 Royal Oak, MI, US General Welfare 2018
Care House Of Oakland County $25,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2018
Chapman University $25,000 Orange, CA, US Education 2018
Eagles For Children Incorporated $1,000 Novi, MI, US General Welfare 2018
Eckerd College $45,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2018
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Foundation $2,000 Newton, MA, US General Welfare 2018
The Community House $1,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2018
Duke University Children's Law Clinic $20,000 Durham, NC, US Education 2018
Baldwin Public Library Trust $1,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2018
Great Lakes Center For The Arts $2,500 Bay Harbor, MI, US General Welfare 2018
The Rainbow Connection $5,000 Rochester, MI, US General Welfare 2018
Detroit Children's Fund $1,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2018
Make-a-wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island $4,845 Boston, MA, US General Welfare 2018
Children's Trust Fund $1,000 Lansing, MI, US General Welfare 2018
American Cancer Society $5,000 Naples, FL, US General Welfare 2018
Wayne State University Law School $20,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2018
Beaumont Health Foundation $30,000 Troy, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Care House Of Oakland County $35,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Chapman University $35,000 Orange, CA, US Education 2017
Eagles For Children Incorporated $3,000 Novi, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Eckerd College $50,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2017
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Foundation $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Welfare 2017
The Community House $1,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Vista Maria $12,500 Dearborn Heights, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Youth Entrepreneurs $5,000 Wichita, KS, US General Welfare 2017
University Of Michigan $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Education 2017
The First Tee Of Northern Michigan $500 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Detroit Institure Of Arts $2,500 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Dance Marathon At University Of Michigan $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General Welfare 2017
Ahope For Children $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Welfare 2016
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute $1,000 Detroit, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Beaumont Foundation $25,000 Royal Oak, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Care House Of Oakland County $36,000 Pontiac, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Chapman University $25,000 Orange, CA, US Education 2016
Clawson Youth Assistance $1,000 Clawson, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Cornerstone Schools $1,000 Detroit, MI, US Education 2016
Eagles For Children Incorporated $6,000 Plymouth, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Eckerd College $35,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Education 2016
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,000 Madison Heights, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society $3,000 Harbor Springs, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Make-a-wish Michigan $500 Brighton, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Novi Youth Assistance $1,125 Novi, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Open Door Ministries Inc $1,000 Canton, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Foundation $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Welfare 2016
Seedlings Braille Books For Children $1,000 Livonia, MI, US General Welfare 2016
The Community House $5,000 Birmingham, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Troy Community Coalition $1,000 Troy, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Vista Maria $12,500 Dearborn Heights, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Waterford Township Historical Society $1,000 Waterford Twp, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Waterford Youth Assistance $1,000 Waterford Twp, MI, US General Welfare 2016
Make-a-wish Massachusetts $1,097 Boston, MA, US General Welfare 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-0157628
Website N/A
Address 266 ELM STREET SUITE 100 Birmingham, MI 48009-6337

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Trott Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Vp/treasurer/trustee David A Trott
President/sec/trustee Kathleen Trott
Trustee David A Trott Jr
Trustee Taylor R Neumann

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.