R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main
Preselected recipients only
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $531,146 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $111,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$531,146
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$111,500
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $367,380 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $367,380 | 45 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $531,146 | 50 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main 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 R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 27 | $322,650 |
| New York | 6 | $64,850 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $45,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $37,146 |
| Virginia | 1 | $19,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Connecticutt Audubon Society | Conserve ct environment | $111,500 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | General support | $65,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester | General support | $45,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | International/global | $41,350 |
| American Friends of Wigmore Hall Inc | Artistic series | $37,146 |
| Greenwich Historical Society Inc | General support | $31,000 |
| Music for Youth Inc | Residency and exchange | $22,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General support | $20,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy Inc | General support | $19,000 |
| Saint Matthew Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Rollins College | General support | $10,000 |
| YWCA Greenwich Connecticut Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Cancer Foundation Inc | General operating | $7,800 |
| Heritage of West Nyack | General support | $7,500 |
| Chatham Rock Island Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
| Holy Family Parish | Building updates/repairs | $5,500 |
| Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Assoc | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| American Wild Horse Conservation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Silver Shield Association Education Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Animal Cancer Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Maine | Provide assistance to needy | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Ct victims of hurricane | $4,000 |
| Camping & Education Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland | General operating | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Murrells Inlet Fire Department | General operating | $3,000 |
| WG Mallet School | General support | $3,000 |
| Brunswick School Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Greenwich Emergency Medical Service | General support | $3,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Maine | Comfort and care | $2,000 |
| Amogerone Volunteer Fire Co #1 | General support | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Field programs/ny parks | $2,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General support | $2,000 |
| Murray Calloway Need Line Assoc | General support | $2,000 |
| Bethel Police Department | General operating | $1,000 |
| Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion | General operating | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Academy Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Bethel Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hugh B Vanderbilt Jr
- Paul Vanderbilt
Questions people ask
Does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main give?
$531,146 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main?
Its 2024 filing lists Hugh B Vanderbilt Jr (Co-Trustee) and Paul Vanderbilt (Co-Trustee).
What does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.