The Corita Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Corita Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sea Girt, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,200 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$69,200
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $70,400 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $73,900 | 30 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $70,400 | 35 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $69,200 | 37 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Corita 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.
What The Corita Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $30,100 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $19,750 |
| Idaho | 3 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $400 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
| Vermont | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River Land Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Whitby School | General support | $7,000 |
| Merchants House | General support | $5,000 |
| The Planting Fields Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillsboro Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| 564 Park Ave Preservation Foundation | General support | $4,500 |
| Kent School | General support | $3,000 |
| St John's Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Our Sisters School | General support | $2,500 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | General support | $2,000 |
| Kent School Annual Alumni Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Musuem | General support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $2,000 |
| St Barnabas Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Bruce Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Constable Hall | General support | $1,000 |
| Glen Cove Hospital Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Land Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| Nassau County Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| North Shore Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
| Save the Sound | General support | $1,000 |
| Scyc Preservation Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| St Philips Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Bailey Arboretum | General support | $500 |
| Banksville Independent Fire | General support | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Oyster Bay | General support | $500 |
| Greenwich Library | General support | $500 |
| Ketchum Firefighters Association | General support | $500 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | General support | $500 |
| The Hunger Coaltion | General support | $500 |
| Pine Island | General support | $400 |
| Restore NYC | General support | $300 |
| Friends of Locust Valley Library | General support | $250 |
| Greenwich Tree Conservancy | General support | $250 |
| The Peru Church | General support | $200 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary | General support | $200 |
| Wildlife Center of Long Island | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Cora M Thomas
- Helen Michalis-Bonebrake
Questions people ask
Does The Corita Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Corita Charitable Trust give?
$69,200 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Corita Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Cora M Thomas (Trustee) and Helen Michalis-Bonebrake (Trustee).
What does The Corita Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.