Private foundation · St Louis, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Trio Foundation of St Louis
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 99 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.9M | $25K | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $20K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Triostlorg · PO Box · 3147253040 · trio@triostl.org
- What to send
- The foundation has guidelines that must be followed and an online application form that must be completed to receive a grant. The foundation guidelines and application may be found at "www.triostl.org". Inquiries may be directed to marissa rosen, program officer, marissa@triostl.org.
- Deadlines
- For fiscal year 2026, the deadline is september 4, 2026.
Next one: Sep 4, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- The foundation's grantmaking focus is in the st. Louis region. The foundation does not fund scientific or medical research. The foundation is not generally interested in supporting the production of videos, conferences, seminars, feasibility studies, routine technology expenses, event sponsorship, charter schools, or the development of strategic plans. For more details pelase visit www.triostl.org.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Marissa Berkow RosenExecutive director
- Terri S MasonPresident
- William L Nussbaum JrVice president/treasurer
- Mary B MoogSecretary/assistant treasurer
- Caroline CaplanDirector
- Nicki FriedlandDirector
- James R MoogDirector
- Thomas H MoogDirector
- Linda B NussbaumDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Confluence conservation easement program: protecting st. louis area floodplain wetlands
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | Confluence conservation easement program: protecting st. Louis area... | $25K |