Parmly Trust Fund
Preselected recipients only
Parmly Trust Fund is a private foundation in Little Silver, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $50,000 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 | $50,000 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Parmly Trust Fund 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 Parmly Trust Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arc of Essex County | Charity | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | Charity | $5,000 |
| First Cerebral Palsey Association | Charity | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Charity | $5,000 |
| Nutley Irish American Fdn | Charity | $5,000 |
| South Orange Elks | Charity | $5,000 |
| St Judes Hospital | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charity | $5,000 |
| Vision Loss Alliance (NJ Federation) | Charity | $5,000 |
| New Concepts for Living | Charity | $3,000 |
| Knights of Columbus RBC | Charity | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis J Costenbader
- John P Connolly
Questions people ask
Does Parmly Trust Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parmly Trust Fund give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Parmly Trust Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Francis J Costenbader (Co-Trustee) and John P Connolly (Co-Trustee).
What does Parmly Trust Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.