Pelson Foundation Tr
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 23-7880442 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,622
Total assets$56K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $10,000.
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
64% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| the metropolitan musuem | New York, NY | organization needs | $10,750 |
| Urban Arts | New York, NY | organization needs | $10,000 |
| College of New Jersey | Ewing Township, NJ | organization needs | $10,000 |
| Foundation of Defence | Washington, DC | Organizational needs | $10,000 |
| Sound Start Foundation | Mountain Lakes, NJ | organization needs | $6,500 |
| congregation emanu-el of new york | New York, NY | organization needs | $6,150 |
| Chamber Music Society | new york, NY | organization needs | $6,000 |
| temple b'nai abraham | Livingston, NJ | organization needs | $5,622 |
| Morris Museum | Morristown, NJ | organization needs | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation | New York, NY | organization needs | $650 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | organization needs | $600 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | Fort Lee, NJ | organization needs | $500 |
| Opera at Florham | Covent Station, NJ | organization needs | $300 |
| Foundation for Morristown | Morristown, NJ | organization needs | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,322 | 14 |
| 2024 | $54,242 | 11 |
| 2023 | $39,390 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7880442
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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