Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in West Orange, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,136 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $32,500. 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$100,136
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$32,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,138 the year before.
38% 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 | $79,690 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $82,138 | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $100,136 | 22 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Fine Family Charitable Foundation 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 Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $57,190 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $29,946 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Water Childrens Center | General | $32,500 |
| Saint Peters University | General | $15,000 |
| The Graduate Center | General | $15,000 |
| Cambridge University | General | $10,000 |
| Individual | charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Scholarship S2 Students Fli | General | $4,532 |
| Hunter College | education | $3,690 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Dances for Variable Population | General | $1,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | General | $1,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| People for the American Way | General | $1,000 |
| Americans United | Education | $1,000 |
| Common Cause Ed Fund | Education | $1,000 |
| American Humanist Association | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | charitable | $1,000 |
| Church of Messiah J Brooks Food Pan | General | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation Sullivan and O | General | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Scholarship for S2 Students | General | $414 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Fine
- Michelle M Fine
- Sherry Fine
- Samuel Finesurrey
- Steven Fine
Questions people ask
Does Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$100,136 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Fine (Trustee), Michelle M Fine (Trustee), Sherry Fine (Vice President) and Samuel Finesurrey (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.