Eleanor Fanning Char Tr
Preselected recipients only
Eleanor Fanning Char Tr is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $160,918 and the largest $160,918. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$160,918
- Largest grant$160,918
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 7 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 7 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Eleanor Fanning Char Tr 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 Eleanor Fanning Char Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 3 | $482,754 |
| Georgia | 2 | $321,836 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $160,918 |
| Texas | 1 | $160,918 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc | Unrestricted general | $160,918 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Unrestricted general | $160,918 |
| Masonic Charities of Delaware Inc | Unrestricted general | $160,918 |
| Wilmington Christian School | Unrestricted general | $160,918 |
| Christiana Care Health System Inc | Unrestricted general | $160,918 |
| American National Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $160,918 |
| Gentiva Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $160,918 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Eleanor Fanning Char Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eleanor Fanning Char Tr give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $160,918.
Who runs Eleanor Fanning Char Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (2).
What does Eleanor Fanning Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.