Private foundation · EIN 52-7172674 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William H and Lillian Dolde 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $182K total, median $91K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$182K
Median grant
$91K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Albuquerque Public Schools FoundationAlbuquerque, NMUnrestricted general$163K
Albuquerque Youth Symphony ProgramAlbuquerque, NMUnrestricted general$18K

About this foundation

William H and Lillian Dolde Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Bank of America Na, 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 William H and Lillian Dolde Charitable 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 William H and Lillian Dolde Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $182K across 2 grants, a median of $91K.

Where does William H and Lillian Dolde Charitable Trust give?

New Mexico (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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