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Private foundation · EIN 47-1716810

The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr

New York, NY

The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $10.2M in grants and contributions paid across 29 grants, with $15.8M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Pasadena Waldorf School, Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children and New Alternatives for Children.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Pasadena Waldorf SchoolAltadena, CAGeneral Exempt Purpose$1,550,000
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and ChildrenNew York, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$1,296,842
New Alternatives for ChildrenNew York, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$1,000,000
Children's Scholarship FundNew York, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$794,400
Australian Indigenous Education FoundationSurry HillsGeneral Exempt Purpose$672,000
Sisters of LifeSuffern, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$500,000
Homeless Children's Foundation of Indian River CountyIndian River Shores, FLGeneral Exempt Purpose$355,714
The Bridge Golf FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$350,000
Dunatos Remedial SchoolSkitlandGeneral Exempt Purpose$310,000
Crossover MissionVero Beach, FLGeneral Exempt Purpose$300,000
School on Wheels IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral Exempt Purpose$300,000
Young Eisner ScholarsInglewood, CAGeneral Exempt Purpose$300,000
Adventures in LearningManhasset, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$250,000
Caritas JerusalemJerusalemGeneral Exempt Purpose$250,000
Nsw Friendship Circle IncBondi JunctionGeneral Exempt Purpose$250,000
Proyecto PastoralLos Angeles, CAGeneral Exempt Purpose$250,000
Rocking the Boat IncBronx, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$250,000
San Antonio Area FoundationSan Antonio, TXGeneral Exempt Purpose$205,000
Seriousfun Childrens NetworkWestport, CTGeneral Exempt Purpose$166,000
Childcare Resources of Indian River IncVero Beach, FLGeneral Exempt Purpose$158,952
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$125,000
Penny's Flight Foundation IncLocust Valley, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$100,000
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County IncBridgeport, CTGeneral Exempt Purpose$99,000
Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLGeneral Exempt Purpose$83,333
The Learning Tree Cultural Center IncBronx, NYGeneral Exempt Purpose$73,000

The 25 largest of 29 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $10,222,211 in grants and contributions paid (29 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Pasadena Waldorf School (CA), $1.55M, Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children (NY), $1.3M, New Alternatives for Children (NY), $1M, Children's Scholarship Fund (NY), $794K and Australian Indigenous Education Foundation, $672K.