Trust for the Benefit of Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Trust for the Benefit of Charitable is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $16,000. 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$50,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,100 the year before.
40% 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 | $47,000 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $44,100 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,500 | 10 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Trust for the Benefit of Charitable 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 Trust for the Benefit of Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $28,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera Association | Met opera hd live program | $16,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Wagner Free Institute of Science | Educational programs | $5,000 |
| Musicopia | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Student Partner Alliance | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Glimmerglas Opera | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Opera Carolina | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Portland Opera Assoc Inc | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Opera Company of Philadelphia | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa W Celona
- Toby W Ruda
Questions people ask
Does Trust for the Benefit of Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trust for the Benefit of Charitable give?
$50,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Trust for the Benefit of Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa W Celona (Co-Ttee) and Toby W Ruda (Co-Ttee).
What does Trust for the Benefit of Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.