Private foundation · EIN 01-6180869 · Buffalo, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alice a Paxton Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $189K total, median $16K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$189K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Baltimore Humane SocietyReisterstown, MDGeneral support$30K
Irvine Nature CenterDwings Mills, MDGeneral support$25K
Alley Cat Rescue IncMount Mrainier, MDGeneral support$25K
Frederick County Humane Society IncFrederick, MDGeneral support$25K
Hart for Animals IncOakland, MDGeneral support$20K
Midatlantic Horse RescueWarwick, MDGeneral support$16K
Chesapeake Wildlife HeritageEaston, MDGeneral support$15K
East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue Inc Rescue IncFairfield, PAGeneral support$13K
Red Creek Wildlife CenterSchuylkill Haven, PAGeneral support$12K
Maryland SPCABaltimore, MDGeneral support$5,000
Poplar Springs Animal SanctuaryPoolesville, MDGeneral support$4,000

By state: Maryland 9 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Alice a Paxton Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York, administered in care of Allfirst Trust, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Alice a Paxton Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Alice a Paxton Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $189K across 11 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Alice a Paxton Charitable Trust give?

Maryland (9 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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