Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $452,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $36,000 and the largest $36,000. 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$452,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$36,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $612,521 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,000 | 13 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $612,521 | 13 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $452,000 | 13 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Charles H Douglas 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 Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $272,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $72,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $36,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $36,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $36,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $36,000 |
| American Cancer Society I | Charitable | $36,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention | Charitable | $36,000 |
| National Arthritis Founda | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Humane Society of Chitten | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Mohawk and Hudson River H | Charitable | $36,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Northeastern Assoc of the Blind | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Sight Society of Northeast Ny | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Essex County Historical Society | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Adirondack 46R Conservati | Charitable | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Trustco Bank
- John Vannorden Esq
Questions people ask
Does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust give?
$452,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $36,000.
Who runs Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Trustco Bank (Trustee) and John Vannorden Esq (Co-Trustee).
What does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.