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Also known as: 8/18/92 C/O PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP
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Donald A Pels Charitable Trust 081892 is a private trust based in HARRISON, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Pfk O Connor Davies. It holds total assets of $258.2M. Annual income is reported at $78.9M. Total assets have grown from $20.6M in 2011 to $258.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Donald A Pels Charitable Trust 081892 has made 723 grants totaling $124.2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $27.9M in 2020 to $68.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2.5M, with an average award of $172K. The foundation has supported 249 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$159K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 173 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Donald A Pels Charitable Trust 081892 is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 723 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
Donald A Pels Charitable Trust 081892 has distributed a total of $124.2M across 723 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $172K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $2.5M.
Donald A Pels Charitable Trust 081892 typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Donald A Pels Charitable Trust 081892 is headquartered in HARRISON, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Pels Co Pkf O'Connor Davies | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wendy Keys Co Pkf O'Connor Davies | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$258.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$258.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
723
Total Giving
$124.2M
Average Grant
$172K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
249
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Of Women VotersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| The Rockefeller UniversityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2.5M | 2022 |
| Friends Of The High Line IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2.3M | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2.3M | 2022 |
| Neo Philanthropy - State Infrastructure FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2M | 2022 |
| Cooper UnionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun SafetyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| City University Of New York Research FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Fransisco, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| NrdcGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Neo Philanthropy - Project AGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| American Civil LibertiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $700K | 2022 |
| Brady Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| Human Rights WatchGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| Woodwell Climate Research CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Falmouth, ME | $500K | 2022 |
| La Guardia Community CollegeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| United Neighborhood Houses Of New YorkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| Windward FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $500K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $400K | 2022 |
| King Baudouin Foundation UsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $400K | 2022 |
| Wilderness SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $300K | 2022 |
| Make The Road New YorkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Jackson Heights, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Arts CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sag Harbor, NY | $300K | 2022 |