Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation is a private foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,600 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $15,000. 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$51,600
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,807 the year before.
89% 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 | $22,775 | 7 | $867,666 |
| 2024 | $34,807 | 9 | $936,320 |
| 2025 | $51,600 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation 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 Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $16,500 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $16,450 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Elle Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hackensack Highschool | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Nourish NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Paralyzed Veteran of America | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Homeless Solutions | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Charitable | $500 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | Charitable | $500 |
| Park Ridge High School | Charitable | $250 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Charitable | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank M Durso
Questions people ask
Does Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation give?
$51,600 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank M Durso (Trustee).
What does Ralph and Laura Durso Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and youth programs.