The Troesh Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Henderson, Nevada, established in 2000. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-deductible donation status. It functions primarily as a grantmaking foundation, generating income through investments and distributing funds to charitable organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$69.4M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.9M
-54.0% YoY
Grant Count
33
-5.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$208K
-51.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to generate interest and dividend income from investments, as well as other income from investments and gains from the sale of investments. While the foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, its grantmaking has supported organizations in education, science, human services, and philanthropy. Recent grants have included support for ophthalmology research, engineering scholarships, and distinguished scholars programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has made 215 grants totaling $86.6 million, with individual grants ranging from $1,000 to $10 million. The median grant size is approximately $50,000–$60,000, with an average award of $403,000.
Grant Range
is approximately $50,000–$60,000, with an average award of $403,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Nevada, and Virginia, which account for approximately 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C., reflecting a broad geographic interest in supporting diverse communities across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $69.4–$69.9 million (as of 2023–2024)
Annual Revenue: $3.0–$6.7 million (varies by year)
Annual Expenses: $7.2–$15.2 million (varies by year)
Total Liabilities: $502,000 (2023)
The foundation's total assets have grown from $17.2 million in 2011 to approximately $69.4 million in 2024. The foundation maintains zero employees and operates with all leadership serving on a voluntary basis.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $69,361,123 | $69,884,499 | $81,718,116 |
| Revenue | $6,678,828 | $3,031,257 | $9,325,478 |
| Expenses | $7,246,704 | $15,185,936 | $17,822,384 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,879,814 | $14,939,154 | $17,346,073 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,372,608 | $3,234,368 | $9,101,634 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,811,654 | $3,475,337 | $4,041,913 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by six officers and trustees, all serving without compensation:
- Dennis Troesh — President/Director
- Carol Troesh — Director
- Laurie Mattson — Secretary/Director
- Jon Troesh — Director
- Jeffrey Troesh — Treasurer/Director
- Carrie Troesh — Director
- Joseph Occhuito — Principal Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS TROESH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROL TROESH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURIE MATTSON | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JON TROESH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JEFFREY TROESH | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CARRIE TROESH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1370 Jet Stream Drive, Suite 100/140, Henderson, Nevada 89052
Phone: (702) 889-0828
EIN: 33-0885955
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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