Able Trust
Preselected recipients only
Able Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,455 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$34,455
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$445,162
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $29,335 the year before.
67% 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 | $29,335 | 16 | $454,612 |
| 2024 | $34,455 | 24 | $445,162 |
How to apply
Able 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 Able Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $25,030 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,850 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Harvest Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General support | $6,000 |
| Greenvale School Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Choate School | General support | $2,500 |
| United Negro College Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Grace Church School | General support | $2,500 |
| Columbia University Lymphoma Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Horace Mann School | General support | $1,000 |
| Yale Law School | General support | $1,000 |
| Yale College Alumni Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Park Ave Synagogue | General support | $1,000 |
| Columbia University Medicine | General support | $1,000 |
| Yale Art School | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,000 |
| Church of the Heavenly Rest | General support | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $500 |
| Thirteen PBS | General support | $350 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $350 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $200 |
| Thirteenwnet | General support | $200 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $180 |
| Wnyc | General support | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Melvin L Bedrick
- Catherine Chapman
- Michael Bedrick
- Olivia Brokaw
Questions people ask
Does Able Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Able Trust give?
$34,455 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Able Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Melvin L Bedrick (Trustee), Catherine Chapman (Trustee), Michael Bedrick (Trustee) and Olivia Brokaw (Trustee).
What does Able Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.