Overview

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Est.

1996

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Trends Charitable Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2021, the fund distributed a total of $500K across 28 grantees.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE TRENDS CHARITABLE FUND IS TO SUPPORT CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE POSITIVE ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN, FAMILIES AND CHILDRED
Total Funding Given
$500K
2021
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
4%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
N
Nikki Balich
Board Member
C
Charlene Berge Blum
Board Member
H
Harriet Friedland
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Trends Charitable Fund?
No. Trends Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Trends Charitable Fund give?
Trends Charitable Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona and New Jersey. 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 Trends Charitable Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Trends Charitable Fund fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Trends Charitable Fund make each year?
In 2021, Trends Charitable Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Trends Charitable Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Trends Charitable Fund awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE TRANSLATIONAL GENOMICS RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOUNDATION, STREETLIGHTUSA, and HIGHER OCTAVE HEALING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Trends Charitable Fund?
Trends Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.