TRELLIS FOUNDATION
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The Trellis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding in Texas, Washington, D.C., and New York. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TRELLIS FOUNDATION IS A GRANT-MAKING PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON IMPROVING POSTSECONDARY ATTAINMENT FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS AND STUDENTS OF COLOR IN TEXAS. OUR APPROACH IS HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE AND PRIORITIZES CATALYTIC INVESTMENTS, FOCUSED ON CHANGING OR INFORMING CHANGE TO POLICY, PRACTICE AND SYSTEMS.
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE FOR TEXAS
$1.7M
7%
TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION INITIATIVE
$1M
4%
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
$1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TRELLIS FOUNDATION?
No. TRELLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TRELLIS FOUNDATION give?
TRELLIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TRELLIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TRELLIS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRELLIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TRELLIS FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TRELLIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TRELLIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE FOR TEXAS, TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION INITIATIVE, and NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TRELLIS FOUNDATION?
TRELLIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.