Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,875 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,375 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$62,875
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,375
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $84,500 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,575 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $84,500 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $62,875 | 6 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alaska | 4 | $11,375 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spokes of Hope | Gen funds | $50,000 |
| Anchorage Museum | exhibition support | $5,000 |
| Anchorage Museum of Science | gen funding | $2,500 |
| Anchorage School District | activities support | $2,250 |
| Alaska Air Assoc | Gen funds | $1,625 |
| Concordia LV | Gen Funds | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas S van Wyck
Questions people ask
Does Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust give?
$62,875 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,375.
Who runs Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas S van Wyck (Trustee).
What does Peter Van Wyck Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.