Bread Loaf Rock Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bread Loaf Rock Foundation is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $65,000. 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$170,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $170,500 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,500 | 7 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $170,500 | 10 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $170,000 | 8 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Bread Loaf Rock 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 Bread Loaf Rock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wild Center | To help ignite passion in the adirondacks so that people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world. | $65,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | To improve public understanding of the natural world, horticulture, and the relationships between plants and people. | $35,000 |
| Yale University | To improve the world through research, scholarship, education, preservation, and practice. | $20,000 |
| Rye County Day School | Education. | $20,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship | To provide financial support for families to give their children a quality, values-based K-12 catholic education within the archdiocese of ny. | $15,000 |
| Tupper Arts Inc | To promote the efforts and achievements of artists of all ages in tupper lake and the surrounding adirondack park. | $5,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Enhancing the lives of people in the adirondacks through philanthropy. | $5,000 |
| Port Chester Carver Center | Port chester carver center helps our community thrive through programs that nourish, educate, and empower | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David F Thomas
- Karen K Thomas
- James N Benedict
Questions people ask
Does Bread Loaf Rock Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bread Loaf Rock Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Bread Loaf Rock Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David F Thomas (President), Karen K Thomas (Treasurer) and James N Benedict (Secretary).
What does Bread Loaf Rock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.