Private foundation · EIN 14-6018202 · Valley Forge, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

New York Central 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $547K total, median $547K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$547K
Median grant
$547K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hartwick College Attn George J Elsbeck Vp FinanceOneonta, NYUnrestricted - general$547K

About this foundation

New York Central Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Vanguard National Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 New York Central Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 New York Central Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $547K across 1 grants, a median of $547K.

Where does New York Central Trust give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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