Triford Foundation appears to focus its philanthropic giving on Christian/religious causes and channels its support through a regional charitable intermediary. Its sole recorded grant is a single six-figure contribution to the National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan, indicating the foundation likely uses donor-advised or faith-based grantmaking vehicles to support local evangelical ministries and congregations.
Highly concentrated: a single, sizable grant to a regional Christian philanthropic intermediary rather than many small direct grants; suggests use of donor-advised or pass-through funding and a preference for channeling support through established faith-based grantmaking organizations.
Triford Foundation’s clearest pattern is a repeated set of faith-based grants routed through National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan, including $66,000 in 2025 and $30,000 in 2024. That relationship places religious giving at the center of the foundation’s recent work, while other grants show a broader regional portfolio that includes health, education, and community organizations. The foundation also gave $33,500 to Harbor Hall Foundation in 2024 and $32,750 to Mclaren N Mich Hospital in 2023, showing that its support extends beyond religious intermediaries into local charitable and scientific causes. Across the recent grants list, Triford Foundation appears to favor organizations in northern Michigan, with multiple awards tied to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and nearby communities. At the same time, it has supported institutions outside that region, including First Descents in Denver, Vail Health Foundation in Vail, and several schools in Connecticut and North Carolina. The overall picture is of a regional funder with a strong religious channel and a mix of direct local giving and selected out-of-state awards.
Religious giving is the most visible thread in Triford Foundation’s recent grants. In 2025, it gave $66,000 to National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan, and in 2024 it added another $30,000 to the same intermediary. Other faith-related awards include $20,000 to Freshwind Christian Community Church in 2024, $15,000 to Trinity Missionary Church in 2023, and $10,000 to Turning Point for God in 2023. The foundation also supports health-related institutions. It gave $32,750 to Mclaren N Mich Hospital in 2023, followed by $15,500 in 2024 and $14,200 in 2025, indicating a continuing relationship. Scientific grants also reached Vail Health Foundation, with awards of $15,000 in 2024, $15,000 in 2023, and $15,000 in 2025. Education is another recurring area. Grants include $13,000 to Litchfield Montessori School in 2023, $11,000 in 2024, and $10,000 in 2025, along with $11,000 to Rumsey Hall School in 2025 and $10,000 to High Point University in 2025.
Triford Foundation’s typical grant size is small: the p25 is $1,000, the median is $2,000, and the p75 is $5,000. That distribution sits alongside a recent grants list that includes several much larger awards, suggesting a wide spread between routine gifts and larger commitments. The foundation is a regular funder rather than a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The recurring appearance of several recipients across multiple years, including National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan, Mclaren N Mich Hospital, and Vail Health Foundation, points to repeated relationships rather than one-time-only support.
$340K
$2.6M
$126K
$379K
Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Notable grantees: National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan
Triford Foundation gives regionally, with 57% of grants going to recipients in Michigan. The top state by grant count is Illinois, though the recent grants list shows a strong concentration in northern Michigan cities such as ADA, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Interlochen. Outside Michigan, awards also went to Denver and Vail in Colorado, Northfield and Washington Depot in Connecticut, High Point in North Carolina, and San Diego in California. All recorded recipient-country data is in the United States.
Its recent grants point to religious organizations, community charities, hospitals, schools, and other educational institutions. Named recipients include National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan, Mclaren N Mich Hospital, Litchfield Montessori School, Rumsey Hall School, and First Descents.
No. The foundation is classified as not funding individuals.
The typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $5,000 at the 75th percentile.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including National Christian Foundation Eastern Michigan, Mclaren N Mich Hospital, Vail Health Foundation, and Litchfield Montessori School.
By grant count, Illinois is the top state, while 57% of grants go to recipients in Michigan.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION EASTERN MICHIGAN | ADA, MI | $68,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| MALAMA KULA | KULA, HI | $20,170 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HARBOR HALL FOUNDATION | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $19,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FIRST DESCENTS | DENVER, CO | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RUMSEY HALL SCHOOL | WASHINGTON DEPOT, CT | $11,580 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| PETOSKEY-HARBOR SPRINGS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PETOSKEY, MI | $11,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY | DETROIT, MI | $10,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY | HIGH POINT, NC | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| VAIL HEALTH FOUNDATION | VAIL, CO | $10,000 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC |
| LITCHFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL | NORTHFIELD, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| HARBOR SPRINGS AREA HISTORICAL SOCI | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $8,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MANNA FOOD PROJECT | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $7,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MCLAREN N MICH HOSPITAL | PETOSKEY, MI | $6,500 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC |
| ANN'S NEST | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $6,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $6,000 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC |
| CAMP DAGGETT | PETOSKEY, MI | $6,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY INC | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $5,250 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| TIP OF THE MITT WATERSHED COUNCIL | PETOSKEY, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WESTERN RESOURCES ADVOCATES | BOULDER, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CENTER FOR LEARN LOCAL | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION C/O NW MED LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL | LAKE FOREST, IL | $4,500 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC |
| NEHEMIAH PROJECT | PETOSKEY, MI | $4,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | PETOSKEY, MI | $4,450 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| TARALOKA FOUNDATION | SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN | $4,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $3,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER | PETOSKEY, MI | $3,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| TOP O MICHIGAN TRAILS | PETOSKEY, MI | $3,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | EVANSTON, IL | $3,500 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC |
| LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY HUMANE SOCIEITY | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $3,000 | 2026 | PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HARBOR SPRINGS | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $3,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| HARBOR SPRINGS FOOD PANTRY | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER | EAST JORDAN, MI | $3,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| SOS OUTREACH | AVON, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $2,500 | 2026 | LITERACY |
| CURE EPILEPSY | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC |
| CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN | BOYNE CITY, MI | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| GROUNDWORKS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $2,200 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS NORTHERN LOWER MI CHAPTER | LANSING, MI | $2,150 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| TREE HOUSE HUMANE SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL | LANSING, MI | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| NORTH CENTRAL MI COLLEGE FOUNDATION | PETOSKEY, MI | $2,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| HEARTLAND ANIMAL SHELTER | WHEELING, IL | $2,000 | 2026 | PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS |
| LUCKY PAW FOUNDATION | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $1,670 | 2026 | PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS |
| RETIRED TO RESCUE | LAS VEGAS, NV | $1,600 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| TAILS TOGETHER CO | WILMETTE, IL | $1,600 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| NORTHERN DEN YOUTH SERVICES | PETOSKEY, MI | $1,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| PETOSKEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION | PETOSKEY, MI | $1,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NANCY B FORD ENDOWMENT FUND | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $1,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| FORD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | FORD CITY, PA | $1,250 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $1,200 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC |
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION EASTERN MICHIGAN
$68,000RELIGIOUS
MALAMA KULA
$20,170CHARITABLE
RUMSEY HALL SCHOOL
$11,580EDUCATIONAL
CHARITABLE
LITCHFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
$10,000EDUCATIONAL
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA HISTORICAL SOCI
$8,000CHARITABLE
MANNA FOOD PROJECT
$7,000CHARITABLE
MCLAREN N MICH HOSPITAL
$6,500SCIENTIFIC
ANN'S NEST
$6,500CHARITABLE
CAMP DAGGETT
$6,000CHARITABLE
TIP OF THE MITT WATERSHED COUNCIL
$5,000CHARITABLE
WESTERN RESOURCES ADVOCATES
$5,000CHARITABLE
CENTER FOR LEARN LOCAL
$5,000CHARITABLE
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION C/O NW MED LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
$4,500SCIENTIFIC
NEHEMIAH PROJECT
$4,500CHARITABLE
THE SALVATION ARMY
$4,450CHARITABLE
TARALOKA FOUNDATION
$4,000CHARITABLE
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER
$3,500CHARITABLE
TOP O MICHIGAN TRAILS
$3,500CHARITABLE
NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$3,500SCIENTIFIC
LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY HUMANE SOCIEITY
$3,000PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HARBOR SPRINGS
$3,000RELIGIOUS
HARBOR SPRINGS FOOD PANTRY
$3,000CHARITABLE
RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER
$3,000EDUCATIONAL
HARBOR SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
$2,500LITERACY
CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN
$2,500CHARITABLE
GROUNDWORKS
$2,200CHARITABLE
AMERICAN RED CROSS NORTHERN LOWER MI CHAPTER
$2,150CHARITABLE
NORTH CENTRAL MI COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$2,000EDUCATIONAL
LUCKY PAW FOUNDATION
$1,670PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
RETIRED TO RESCUE
$1,600CHARITABLE
TAILS TOGETHER CO
$1,600CHARITABLE
NORTHERN DEN YOUTH SERVICES
$1,500CHARITABLE
PETOSKEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
$1,500CHARITABLE
ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NANCY B FORD ENDOWMENT FUND
$1,500RELIGIOUS
FORD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$1,250CHARITABLE
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
$1,200SCIENTIFIC