Trefler Foundation

Trefler Foundation is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts with $18.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$18.7Mtotal assets
1997IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Trefler Foundation has awarded

32 grantees · $686K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Massachusetts General Hospital $287K
  • Noble And Greenough School $57K
  • Mspca Angell $25K
  • Union Capital Boston $25K
  • Youth Guidance Boston $20K
  • Boston Debate League $15K
  • Shine Bright Workshops $15K
  • Panthers Legends Academic Youth $15K
  • Boys & Girls Club Boston $15K
  • The Teachers Lounge $15K
  • Foundation For Bcyf $10K
  • Boston Police Activities League $10K
  • Commonwealth Kitchen $10K
  • Daddy & Me Inc $10K
  • Genunity $10K
  • Leadership Brainery $10K
  • Louis D Brown Peace Institute $10K
  • Massachusetts Project 351 $10K
  • Pim Project $10K
  • Score 4 More $10K
  • The Base $10K
  • The Boston Foundation $10K
  • The Center For Teen Empowerment $10K
  • United South End Settlements $10K
  • Youth In Crisis Ministry $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$625K
  • FY2021$1.2M
  • FY2022$225K
  • FY2023$686K

About Trefler Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersNeedham, Massachusetts
  • EIN043369962
  • IRS ruling1997

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Trefler Foundation?

Trefler Foundation is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts with $18.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Trefler Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Trefler Foundation?

Trefler Foundation's EIN is 043369962. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Trefler Foundation?

Private foundations like Trefler Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Trefler Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.