Colad Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Colad Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $712,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $175,000. 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$712,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $516,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $628,000 | 32 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $516,000 | 29 | $16.1 million |
| 2025 | $712,000 | 30 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
Colad 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 Colad Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $552,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $46,000 |
| New York | 2 | $32,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Nevada County | General exempt purposes | $175,000 |
| Floating Doctors Inc | In memory of harutune and annie | $100,000 |
| Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery Inc | General support | $55,000 |
| Childrens Receiving Home of Sacramento | For exempt organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $50,000 |
| Outreach Unlimited | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Animal Place | General support | $25,000 |
| Barry R Kirschner Wilflife Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Camas County Senior Citizen's Assn | General exempt purposes | $22,000 |
| Mary Knoll Lay Missioners | General support | $20,000 |
| VFW Post 4095 | General support | $18,000 |
| American Legion Post 101 | For exempt organization's purpose | $14,000 |
| Calvary Chapel of Vista | General exempt purposes | $13,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $12,000 |
| VFW Post 63 Boise | General support | $12,000 |
| Pacific Wildlife Care | General support | $11,000 |
| A Cup of Cold Water Maui | General support | $10,000 |
| Camas County Public Library Foundation | For exempt organization's purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Nevada County Library | General support | $10,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Inc | General exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Aloha House Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County | General support | $5,000 |
| Corado Hope for the Future | In memory of mike stark | $5,000 |
| Friends of Western Gateway Dog Park | General support | $5,000 |
| Maui Rescue Mission Trailer | General support | $5,000 |
| Teen Challenge Southern California | General support | $5,000 |
| St Angela Merici Parish Church | General support | $5,000 |
| The Project Go Inc | For exempt organization's purpose | $3,000 |
| Inspirations Dance Studio | General exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Modesto Police Historical Society | For exempt organization's purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fiduciary Trust Intl of California
- James M Davis
Questions people ask
Does Colad Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colad Charitable Trust give?
$712,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs Colad Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Fiduciary Trust Intl of California (Co-Trustee) and James M Davis (Co-Trustee).
What does Colad Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, veterans and animals.