Ct Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 85-4180796 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$21.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fd | Boston, MA | Charitable gift fund | $503,159 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc | New York, NY | Revolving loan fund | $150,000 |
| Ali Forney Center Inc | New York, NY | Revolving loan fund | $125,000 |
| Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Inc | New York, NY | General support for callen lorde | $100,000 |
| The Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community Services Center | New York, NY | General operating | $100,000 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders Inc | New York, NY | General support for sage NYC | $75,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | 30Hills sumatra orangutan conservation project | $75,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc | New York, NY | Streetwork project | $50,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | New York, NY | Teens 360 program | $50,000 |
| Urban Justice Center - Mental Health Project | New York, NY | Support for the mental health project; providing reserves for staffing for the next three years | $50,000 |
| Urban Justice Center - Street Vendors Project | New York, NY | Support for the street vendors project, general operating | $50,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $40,000 |
| Harlem Grown Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $35,000 |
| Snarr Animal Rescue Northeast Inc | White Plains, NY | General operating | $35,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Soho and oyster bay centers | $30,000 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | Saugerties, NY | General operating | $30,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | Watkins Glen, NY | General operating | $30,000 |
| Avenues for Justice Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | LA wildfire relief | $25,000 |
| Christian Herald Association Inc (The Bowery Mission) | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Council on Environment Dba Grow NYC | New York, NY | Green space program | $25,000 |
| Earth Matter NY Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc | Stamford, CT | General operating | $25,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | Mental health services | $25,000 |
| Hour Children Inc | Long Island City, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mouse Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | Renewable rikers and NYC environmental justice initiative, nycha | $25,000 |
| Outstanding Renewal Enterprises Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | LA wildfire relief | $25,000 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Southside United Housing Development Fund Corporation | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| West Side Center for Community Life Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | Asheville, NC | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc | Asheville, NC | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Council of the East Side Inc | New York, NY | Lillian wald food pantry, general operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,928,159 | 35 |
| 2024 | $1,441,750 | 31 |
| 2023 | $905,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622369349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4180796
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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