Martin & Gloria Trotsky Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable purposes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish community initiatives. It primarily funds organizations that serve the Jewish community, including educational institutions, community centers, and cultural organizations. The foundation's mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of the Jewish population and promoting community engagement through various charitable activities. Although it is based in Colorado, its funding extends to select organizations outside the state, indicating a broader interest in supporting Jewish causes nationally.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Colorado-based charitable organization—often Jewish, community-focused, educational, or arts-related—seeking modest program or operating support in the typical $1k–$15k range and able to submit a letter with tax documentation.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Colorado or runs substantial Colorado programs.
- • Organization serves Jewish community needs, community centers, education, or local arts.
- • Request size aligns with past grants (low- to mid-thousands).
- • Applicant can provide a formal letter on letterhead and federal identification details.
- • Organization can demonstrate local relationships or visibility in the Denver area.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Colorado: roughly 96% of dollars went to in-state recipients in the latest year, with only two other states represented in small amounts.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (16 distinct grantees) with both new entrants (9) and returning recipients (7), indicating meaningful diversity of beneficiaries for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees is present (9 new recipients in the latest year), and a clear public application route is provided by written submission instructions and a named contact on a rolling basis, supporting realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
