Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation
Bridgeport, Connecticut · EIN 061485833 · Private foundation
Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation is a Connecticut-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2026) lists $2.5M in giving and $9.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 473 grants for Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation funds
Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | $617K | 2024 |
| University of Bridgeport In Furtherance of Stated Objectives of the Foundation | Bridgeport, CT | $607K | 2023 |
| University of Bridgeport IN FURTHERANCE OF STATED OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION | Bridgeport, CT | $550K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation
Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation
- Does Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation accept grant applications?
- Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation fund?
- Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include University of Bridgeport. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation give in grants?
- Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $2.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.6M over 473 grants.
- Where is Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation located?
- Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061485833.
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