Trio Foundation aka Rita Blitt Fund
EIN 481104136Total Given 2020–2024
$3.2M
173 grants · $636K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $1K–$15K
grant size
39%
supporter · 39/99 multi-year
repeat
$5.4M
Assets (2024)
99
Distinct Recipients
About
As explained below, the Foundation has no plans for dissolution. This statement is submitted to report the distribution of certain assets during the year. The distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets. The following information is submitted in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.6043-3(a)(1) and the Form 990-PF instructions: During the taxable year ending September 30, 2022, the Foundation made distributions from assets from sources other than current income. Collectively, the distributions in excess of current income totaled $1,821,850. This amount represents 25% or more of the Foundation's net assets of $7,058,390 (as measured by fair market value) at the beginning of the Foundation's taxable year ending September 30, 2022. Although the Foundation technically experienced a substantial contraction, it will continue in existence and has no plans for dissolution. The Foundation made distributions of cash to the grantees listed in the attachment to Part XIV, Line 3a; each such grant was made solely for the charitable purpose specified therein.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Trio Foundation
Phone
(800) 839-1754
Deadlines
THE POSTMARK OR EMAIL DEADLINE FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS IS JULY 1ST FOR A NOVEMBER DECISION.
How to Apply
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND A LETTER OR AN EMAIL, NO LONGER THAN ONE PAGE, OUTLINING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU REQUEST FUNDING. THERE IS NO APPLICATION FORM; THE LETTER IS YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE INCLUDE A ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY OF YOUR PROPOSED PROJECT. THE LETTER SHOULD ADDRESS THESE BASIC QUESTIONS: - WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ISSUE YOU SEEK TO ADDRESS AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES? - WHAT ARE THE CHANGES YOU SEEK TO BRING ABOUT? - WHAT PROJECT ARE YOU PROPOSING TO TRIO FOUNDATION AND APPROXIMATELY HOW MUCH FUNDING ARE YOU REQUESTING FOR IT? - HOW WILL THIS PROJECT BRING ABOUT THE CHANGES YOU SEEK? APPLICANTS WHOSE PROJECTS BEST MATCH OUR FUNDING PRIORITIES WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT A LONGER PROPOSAL.
Restrictions
EACH YEAR THE FOUNDATION AWARDS APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-FIVE GRANTS OF $1,000 TO $15,000 IN ONE FUNDING CYCLE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $478K | $5.9M | $1.7M | 47 |
| 2021 | $326K | $7.1M | $652K | 46 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $4.0M | $675K | 36 |
| 2023 | $59K | $4.8M | $523K | 3 |
| 2024 | $497K | $5.4M | $598K | 41 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 173 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$5K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RB
Rita Blitt
Trustee
DB
Dorianna Blitt
Trustee
CB
Chela Blitt
Trustee
RB
Rita Blitt
Trustee
DB
Dorianna Blitt
Trustee
CB
Chela Blitt
Trustee
CB
Chela Blitt
Trustee
DB
Dorianna Blitt
Trustee
RB
Rita Blitt
Trustee
RB
Rita Blitt
Trustee
DB
Dorianna Blitt
Trustee
CB
Chela Blitt
Trustee
RB
Rita Blitt
Trustee
DB
Dorianna Blitt
Trustee
CB
Chela Blitt
Trustee
Grants Awarded (173 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Campus of Greater Kansas City Inc | Overland Park, KS | $1,000,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Village Shalom Inc | Overland Park, KS | $250,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends of Majal Inc | Mesa, AZ | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Agawam, MA | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Campus of Greater Kansas City Inc | Overland Park, KS | $100,000 | Lewis & Shirley White Theater fund | 2022 |
| University Academy | Kansas City, MO | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Freedom for Immigrants | Oakland, CA | $50,000 | Freedom100 formation costs Fund | 2020 |
| Gateway Foster and Adoptive Care Association of Gr | Saint Louis, MO | $50,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Peace Development Fund Inc | Amherst, MA | $35,000 | Tita Justice Fund and Chela Blitt's donor advised fund. | 2021 |
| Encampment for Citizenship | Aptos, CA | $34,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Child Care Law Center | Berkeley, CA | $30,000 | COVID-19 Rapid Response fund to provide COVID-19 related legal and advocacy information to east bay family child... | 2020 |
| East Bay Childrens Law Offices Incorporated | Oakland, CA | $30,000 | COVID-19 Rapid Response fund to provide COVID-19 related legal, advocacy, educational, mental health, and special... | 2020 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the East Bay | Oakland, CA | $30,000 | COVID-19 Rapid Response fund - the Head Start Program of the YMCA of the East Bay: to purchase learning supplies and... | 2020 |
| Encampment for Citizenship | Aptos, CA | $30,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | Movement Voter Project | 2024 |
| Peace Development Fund Inc | Amherst, MA | $26,000 | For Tita Justice Fund | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Parsons Dance Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey | Kansas City, MO | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain | Mobile, AL | $24,095 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain | Mobile, AL | $21,250 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Food Bank Contra Costa and Solano | Concord, CA | $20,000 | COVID-19 Rapid Response fund to provide food, food and nutrition resources and information, and advocacy for at risk... | 2020 |