CT Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CT Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $503,159. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$503,159
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
68% of its 2025 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 | $905,000 | 19 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 31 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 35 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
CT Charitable 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 CT Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $503,159 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift FD | Charitable gift fund | $503,159 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc | Revolving loan fund | $150,000 |
| Ali Forney Center Inc | Revolving loan fund | $125,000 |
| Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Inc | General support for callen lorde | $100,000 |
| The Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community Services Center | General operating | $100,000 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders Inc | General support for sage nyc | $75,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | 30hills sumatra orangutan conservation project | $75,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc | Streetwork project | $50,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | Teens 360 program | $50,000 |
| Urban Justice Center - Mental Health Project | Support for the mental health project; providing reserves for staffing for the next three years | $50,000 |
| Urban Justice Center - Street Vendors Project | Support for the street vendors project, general operating | $50,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Harlem Grown Inc | General operating | $35,000 |
| Snarr Animal Rescue Northeast Inc | General operating | $35,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Soho and oyster bay centers | $30,000 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Avenues for Justice Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | La wildfire relief | $25,000 |
| Christian Herald Association Inc (The Bowery Mission) | General operating | $25,000 |
| Council on Environment DBA Grow NYC | Green space program | $25,000 |
| Earth Matter Ny Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Mental health services | $25,000 |
| Hour Children Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mouse Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Renewable rikers and nyc environmental justice initiative, nycha | $25,000 |
| Outstanding Renewal Enterprises Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | La wildfire relief | $25,000 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Southside United Housing Development Fund Corporation | General operating | $25,000 |
| West Side Center for Community Life Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society Inc | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Council of the East Side Inc | Lillian wald food pantry, general operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Casey Tepper
- David Tepper
- Larry Rogers
- Marc Kramer
Questions people ask
Does CT Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CT Charitable Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs CT Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Casey Tepper (President & Director), David Tepper (Vice President), Larry Rogers (Secretary & Treasurer) and Marc Kramer (Member).
What does CT Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and environment and conservation.