The 1966 Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The 1966 Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$26,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$558,250
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $27,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $27,000 | 14 | $511,069 |
| 2024 | $27,000 | 14 | $515,123 |
| 2025 | $26,000 | 13 | $558,250 |
How to apply
The 1966 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Harvest | Organizational assistance | $3,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Organizational assistance | $3,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Organizational assistance | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Organizational assistance | $2,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Organizational assistance | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Organizational assistance | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Arava Institute | Organizational assistance | $2,000 |
| Manna Food Center | Organizational assistance | $2,000 |
| The Glaucoma Foundation | Organizational assistance | $2,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Organizational assistance | $1,000 |
| Ematai | Organizational assistance | $1,000 |
| The Fistula Foundation | Organizational assistance | $1,000 |
| The Guide Dog Foundation | Organizational assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Foont
- Ronnie Foont
- Julie Foont
- Jennie Foont
- Brian Foont
Questions people ask
Does The 1966 Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The 1966 Charitable Trust give?
$26,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The 1966 Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Foont (Trustee), Ronnie Foont (Trustee), Julie Foont (Trustee) and Jennie Foont (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.