Troan Foundation Inc

EIN 56-2203535 · NC · NTEE T21

Invitation only Typical grant ~$12.5K Funds in NC, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Troan Foundation Inc based in NC paid 6 grants totaling $75K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $20K, with a median of $12.5K. Its largest recipients included NC STATE ENGINEERING FOUNDATION, NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION, and SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,900,425
Giving (latest yr)
$75,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$12.5K
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • NC State Engineering Foundation$20,000
  • North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation$20,000
  • South Carolina Governors School for Science & Mathematics Foundation Inc$20,000
  • A Place at the Table$5,000
  • City Harvest$5,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$70,000 · 5 grants
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

NC State Engineering Foundation
Raleigh, NC
Educational Services and Schools
$20,000
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation
Durham, NC
Support of Academic and Educational Programs
$20,000
South Carolina Governors School for Science & Mathematics Foundation Inc
Columbia, NC
Educational Services and Schools
$20,000
A Place at the Table
Raleigh, NC
Nonprofit Cafe Providing Food for the Hungry
$5,000
Food Bank of NC
Raleigh, NC
Food Banks & Food Pantries for Families Struggling With Hunger
$5,000
City Harvest
Brooklyn, NY
Program Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Troan Foundation Inc 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, Troan Foundation Inc reported 6 itemized grants totaling $75K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $20K (median $12.5K).

Recent recipients include NC STATE ENGINEERING FOUNDATION, NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION, SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION INC, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Troan Foundation Inc 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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