Eugene V and Clare E Thaw Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Eugene V and Clare E Thaw Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $15.9 million. 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$16.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$15.9 million
- Assets$47.4 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21.9 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $21.9 million | 19 | $62.9 million |
| 2024 | $16.1 million | 8 | $47.4 million |
How to apply
Eugene V and Clare E Thaw 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 Eugene V and Clare E Thaw Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $15.9 million |
| New Mexico | 3 | $60,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,240 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fenimore Art Museum | Towards renovation of the museum's research library; and acquisitions of american masterpieces | $15.9 million |
| Santa Fe Pro Musica | For performance of mozart's "requiem" | $50,000 |
| Targhee Music Foundation | General support for annual music camp in alta, wy | $30,240 |
| Elbow Room | Arts program for developmentally disabled individuals in the portland, or area | $30,000 |
| Signs for Hope | For hurricane relief efforts in asheville, nc | $25,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | For publication of a two-volume book on the taos society of artists | $20,000 |
| Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge | For the pollinator habitat enhancement project | $10,000 |
| Galisteo Basin Open Space Preserve | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Flanagan
- Brian O'Donoghue
- Michaela O'Donoghue
Questions people ask
Does Eugene V and Clare E Thaw Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eugene V and Clare E Thaw Charitable Trust give?
$16.1 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Eugene V and Clare E Thaw Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Flanagan (President & Ceo), Brian O'Donoghue (Trustee) and Michaela O'Donoghue (Trustee).
What does Eugene V and Clare E Thaw Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.