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Also known as: C/O MARTIN MAJOR
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Major Family Trust is a private trust based in BRIARCLIFF, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Martin Major. It holds total assets of $404K. Annual income is reported at $330K. Total assets have grown from $113K in 2011 to $404K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Oregon. According to available records, Major Family Trust has made 43 grants totaling $320K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $73K and $125K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $36K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Oregon, California, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 13 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.
Major Family Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, OR, CA.
Major Family Trust has distributed a total of $320K across 43 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $36K.
Major Family Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Major Family Trust is headquartered in BRIARCLIFF, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Major | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheila Major | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$404K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$404K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$320K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare FestivalGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Garrison, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Klamath Forest AllianceGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Etna, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stone Barns Center For Food & AgricultureGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Tarrytown, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Black Food Sovereignty CoalitionGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Channel 13GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Pleasantville Community SynagogueGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Pleasantville, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Rogue Action CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Medford, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Ks WildGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Ashland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Rogue Valley Uu FellowshipGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Ashland, OR | $8K | 2022 |
| DorotGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| PflagGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| 92nd Street YGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Botanical GardensGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brookyln, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| The Jewish MuseumGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of KarenGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | North Salem, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| WliwGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $250 | 2022 |
| One GoalGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Camfed CircleGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| CldcGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Eugene, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Rogue ClimateGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Phoenix, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Jacob Burns Film CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Pleasantville, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Rural Organizing ProjectGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Cottage Grove, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| The Trevor ProjectGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | West Hollywood, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| American Indian College FundGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Denver, CO | $2K | 2021 |