The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-1716810 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$10.2M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $350,000.
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
58% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pasadena Waldorf School | Altadena, CA | General exempt purpose | $1,550,000 |
| Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $1,296,842 |
| New Alternatives for Children | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $794,400 |
| Australian Indigenous Education Foundation | Surry Hills, AS | General exempt purpose | $672,000 |
| Sisters of Life | Suffern, NY | General exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation of Indian River County | Indian River Shores, FL | General exempt purpose | $355,714 |
| The Bridge Golf Foundation | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $350,000 |
| Dunatos Remedial School | Skitland, SF | General exempt purpose | $310,000 |
| Crossover Mission | Vero Beach, FL | General exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| School on Wheels Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Young Eisner Scholars | Inglewood, CA | General exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Adventures in Learning | Manhasset, NY | General exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Caritas Jerusalem | Jerusalem, IS | General exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Nsw Friendship Circle Inc | Bondi Junction, AS | General exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | Los Angeles, CA | General exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Rocking the Boat Inc | Bronx, NY | General exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General exempt purpose | $205,000 |
| Seriousfun Childrens Network | Westport, CT | General exempt purpose | $166,000 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General exempt purpose | $158,952 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Penny's Flight Foundation Inc | Locust Valley, NY | General exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General exempt purpose | $99,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | General exempt purpose | $83,333 |
| The Learning Tree Cultural Center Inc | Bronx, NY | General exempt purpose | $73,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | General exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| Children First Foundation | North Melbourne, AS | General exempt purpose | $62,970 |
| Foundation for Arib1b Research | Chevy Chase, MD | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Winchester Committee for a Better Chance | Winchester, MA | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,222,211 | 29 |
| 2024 | $17,080,226 | 37 |
| 2023 | $19,155,520 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101772
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1716810
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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