Private foundation · EIN 81-1669605 · Norwich, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Crosby 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, $400K total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$400K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Margaretville Central SchoolMargaretville, NYGeneral support$200K
Roxbury Central School DistrictRoxbury, NYGeneral support$200K

About this foundation

Crosby Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwich, New York, administered in care of Thomas C Emerson, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Crosby 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 Crosby Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 2 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Crosby Charitable Trust give?

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

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