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Humanist Trust is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. The principal officer is Fiduciary Trust. It holds total assets of $336K. Annual income is reported at $115K. Total assets have decreased from $391K in 2011 to $311K in 2023. 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Humanist Trust has made 41 grants totaling $107K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $25K and $56K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $56K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $6K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Massachusetts and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Humanist Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
Humanist Trust has distributed a total of $107K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $6K.
Humanist Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Humanist Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander G H Bowden | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John D Gordan Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$32K
Total Assets
$311K
Fair Market Value
$613K
Net Worth
$311K
Grants Paid
$26K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$29K
Total: $198K
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$107K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $625 | 2022 |
| Milton AcademyGENERAL PURPOSE | Milton, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Licr Fund IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Nightingale-Bamford SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| St Bernard'S SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| New York Public LibraryGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Prep For PrepGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Police Athletic LeagueGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Coalition For ShelterGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Sterne SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Children'S Day SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Haley HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2021 |