The Trexler Foundation

EIN 56-1546464 · NC

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in NC, MN, MD
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Trexler Foundation based in NC paid 23 grants totaling $497K to 23 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $165K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Queens University of Charlotte, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,181,685
Giving (latest yr)
$497,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
23
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Queens University of Charlotte$165,000
  • Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte$125,000
  • Charlotte Symphony Orchestra$75,000
  • The Salvation Army$25,000
  • The Umbrella Center$25,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$477,000 · 21 grants
  • Minnesota$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (23)

Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
general
$165,000
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
general
$125,000
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Charlotte, NC
general
$75,000
The Salvation Army
Charlotte, NC
general
$25,000
The Umbrella Center
Charlotte, NC
general
$25,000
Crisis Assistance Ministry
Charlotte, NC
general
$15,000
International Rescue Committee
Albert, MN
general
$10,000
Doctors Without Borders
Hagerstown, MD
general
$10,000
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, NC
general
$8,000
Freedom School Partners
Charlotte, NC
general
$7,500
Goodyear Arts Inc
Charlotte, NC
general
$5,000
Childrens Hope Alliance
Charlotte, NC
general
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Trexler Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, The Trexler Foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $497K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $165K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Queens University of Charlotte, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Trexler Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Trexler Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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