Private foundation · EIN 27-3542831 · Bradenton, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ralph S French Charitable Foundation 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: 24 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $40K. 58% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$1.5M
Median grant
$40K
Stays in FL
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
NYU College of Medicine New York UniversityNew York, NYMedical research$394K
Pingry SchoolBasking Ridge, NJSupport$150K
College of Engineering Columbia UniversityNew York, NYSupport$150K
Roser Memorial ChurchAnna Maria, FLSupport$75K
Goodwill Industries- Manasota IncBradenton, FLSupport$65K
American Cancer SocietyTampa, FLSupport$65K
Humane Society of Manatee CoBradenton, FLSupport$65K
Community Coalition on Homelessness Turning PointsBradenton, FLSupport$61K
Tidewell Hospice IncSarasota, FLSupport$60K
Women's Resource CenterBradenton, FLSupport$60K
Habitat for Humanity (manatee County)Bradenton, FLFor manatee county$50K
Bishop Museum of Science & NatureBradenton, FLSupport$40K
State College of FloridaBradenton, FLSupport$40K
Mote MarineSarasota, FLSupport$35K
Southeastern Guide DogsPalmetto, FLSupport$33K
Center of Anna Maria IslandAnna Marie, FLSupport$30K
Family Promise JacksonvilleJacksonville, FLSupport$19K
Hold Your HorsesGreenfield, MNSupport$15K
Animal Humane Society Golden ValleyGolden Valley, MNSupport$15K
Douglas Animal Welfare GroupGardnerville, NVSupport$15K
Valley OutreachStillwater, MNSupport$15K
Douglas Center for Hope and HealingGardnerville, NVSupport$15K
Hidden Treasure SchoolTaylors, SCSupport$15K
Western Communities Action NetworkMound, MNSupport$15K

By state: Florida 14 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1 · Minnesota 4 · Nevada 2 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Ralph S French Charitable Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Bradenton, Florida, administered in care of James F Alderman, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Ralph S French Charitable Foundation 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 Ralph S French Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 24 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Ralph S French Charitable Foundation Trust give?

Florida (14 grants), New York (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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