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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Trio Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $135.8K across 28 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$135.8K
2024
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Melissa Basta
Board Member
J
Joseph Basta
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE TRIO FOUNDATION?
No. THE TRIO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE TRIO FOUNDATION give?
THE TRIO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, New York, and California. 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 THE TRIO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE TRIO FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE TRIO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE TRIO FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $136 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE TRIO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE TRIO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION INC, Trees Water & People, and COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE TRIO FOUNDATION?
THE TRIO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.