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R T Vanderbilt Trust is a private trust based in NORWALK, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. The principal officer is H B Vanderbilt. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, R T Vanderbilt Trust has made 44 grants totaling $811K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $468K in 2020 to $343K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $468K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Connecticut, New York, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 41 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.
R T Vanderbilt Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, CT, NY.
R T Vanderbilt Trust has distributed a total of $811K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $468K.
R T Vanderbilt Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
R T Vanderbilt Trust is headquartered in NORWALK, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh B Vanderbilt Jr | Co-Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Vanderbilt | Co-Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$811K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Connecticutt Audubon SocietyCONSERVE CT ENVIRONMENT | Fairfield, CT | $111K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation OfINTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL | New York, NY | $41K | 2022 |
| Greenwich Country Day SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwich, CT | $21K | 2022 |
| Music For Youth IncRESIDENCY AND EXCHANGE | Westport, CT | $20K | 2022 |
| Greenwich Historical Society IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Cos Cob, CT | $20K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Wigmore Hall IncARTISTIC SERIES | Wilmington, DE | $17K | 2022 |
| Galapagos Conservancy IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfax, VA | $17K | 2022 |
| The Spire SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic RochesterGENERAL SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Saint Matthew ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwalk, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Connecticut Cancer Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Old Saybrook, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Greenwich HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Holy Family ParishBUILDING UPDATES/REPAIRS | Fairfield, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Rollins CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Winter Park, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Heritage Of West NyackGENERAL SUPPORT | West Nyack, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Camping & Education FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Skys The Limit FundSUMMIT ACHIEVEMENT | Los Altos, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Wg Mallet SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Farmington, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Ridgefield PlayhouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Ridgefield, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities MainePROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY | Portland, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyFIELD PROGRAMS/NY PARKS | Bronx, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Murrells Inlet Fire DepartmentGENERAL OPERATING | Murrells Inlet, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| University Of Notre DameGENERAL SUPPORT | Notre Dame, IN | $2K | 2022 |
| St Lukes FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New Canaan, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Southern MaineCOMFORT AND CARE | Scarborough, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| Newtown Historical Society IncMATTHEW CURTISS HOUSE | Newtown, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Greenwich Emergency MedicalGENERAL SUPPORT | Riverside, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Middle Patent Rural Cemetery AssocCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Bedford, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Hop A Long Hollow Rabbit RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwalk, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Christines CrittersGENERAL SUPPORT | Weston, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Colorado SeminaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| St Josephs Indian SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Chamberlain, SD | $1K | 2022 |
| Backcountry ConcertsGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwich, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Brunswick School IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwich, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Bethel Volunteer Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Bethel, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Amogerone Volunteer Fire Co #1GENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwich, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Housatonic Resource RecoveryGENERAL SUPPORT | Brookfield, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Murray Calloway Need Line AssocGENERAL SUPPORT | Murray, KY | $500 | 2022 |
| Candlewood Fishing CampGENERAL SUPPORT | New Fairfield, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Danbury Volunteer Fire BattalionGENERAL OPERATING | Danbury, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Silver Shield Association Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwich, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Bethel Police DepartmentGENERAL OPERATING | Bethel, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| See AttachedGENERAL OPERATING | Winston Salem, NC | $468K | 2020 |