PD Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
PD Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,850 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$300,850
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,700 the year before.
48% 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 | $213,500 | 27 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $201,700 | 32 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $300,850 | 44 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
PD 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 PD Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 19 | $122,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $70,000 |
| Vermont | 7 | $37,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,500 |
| New York | 4 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson College of the Trades | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $30,000 |
| Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $25,000 |
| The Brandon Area Food Shelf | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $20,000 |
| Food Pantry of Irc | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $15,000 |
| New Beginnings Family Academy | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| Hibiscis Children's Center | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| Little Birthday Angels | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| Octavian Village | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| Safespace | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| The Learning Alliance Foundation Inc | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $7,500 |
| Vna & Hospice Foundation | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,300 |
| American Cancer Society | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Black River Good Neighbor Services Inc | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Grand Harbor Community Outreach Program Inc | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope for Families Center | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Our Father's Table Soup Kitchen | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Center | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Dominic | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| The Breathing Room Foundation | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| The Source | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| United Against Poverty Indian River County | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Upper Dublin Education Foundation | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Brandon Area Rescue Squad | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Camp Thorpe | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Hubbardton Fire Department | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Lawai International Center | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Ludlow Ambulance Service | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Ludlow Fire Department | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Hope Youth Foundation Inc | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $1,700 |
| Blessed Sacrament | Furtherance of the organization's purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Dartley
- Karen Dartley
Questions people ask
Does PD Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PD Charitable Trust give?
$300,850 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs PD Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Dartley (Trustee) and Karen Dartley (Trustee).
What does PD Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.