Barbara And John Trimble Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes primarily focused on education, community service, and social welfare. Its mission includes empowering individuals through education and job training, supporting families in need, and providing resources for mental health and substance abuse assistance. The foundation funds initiatives that promote homeownership, assist with adoption, and support youth development programs. It also engages in international support, including medical care for children in Panama and initiatives in Uganda. The foundation's activities are primarily concentrated in Wisconsin, reflecting a commitment to local community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Wisconsin-based nonprofits (particularly Milwaukee-area) in education, youth development, faith-based services, or community social services with an existing local track record or referral.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Wisconsin, ideally Milwaukee.
- • Mission aligns with education, youth programs, faith-based community services, or basic needs.
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or prior collaboration with foundation contacts or current grantees.
- • Requests for general operating support or campus/education projects similar to prior large grants.
- • A verifiable local track record and established financial/organizational capacity.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Wisconsin (about 89% of dollars in 2023) despite grants appearing in several states, indicating a primarily in-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 30 distinct recipients in 2023 (36 in 2022), showing a broad set of independent organizations despite one large, dominant grant.
New Applicants
Application notes state the foundation makes grants only to preselected recipients and no public application or contact route was found; although 11 new recipients appeared in 2023, new awards likely reflect invitation or referral rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
