CTW Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
CTW Fund Inc is a private foundation in Fort Johnson, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,170 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $18,000. 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$108,170
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $98,800 the year before.
6% 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 | $88,186 | 19 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $98,800 | 20 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $108,170 | 19 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
CTW Fund Inc 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 CTW Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $108,170 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam High School | Scholarship fund | $18,000 |
| Amsterdam Free Library | General support | $12,000 |
| Montgomery County Literacy Project Inc | general support | $10,000 |
| Fort Plain Library | General Support | $8,000 |
| Sanford Home for Women | General support | $7,000 |
| FCAA Head Start | General support | $6,000 |
| Creative Connections Art Center | General Support | $5,000 |
| Montgomery County Office for Aging Inc | general support | $5,000 |
| Canajoharie Library | Education only | $5,000 |
| Individual | general Support | $5,000 |
| Walter Elwood Museum | general support | $4,000 |
| The Frothingham Free Library | General Support | $3,670 |
| Fort Plain Central School | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Canajoharie Central School | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| FondaFultonville High School | Scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Fort Hunter Free Library | General Support | $3,000 |
| New Dimensions in Health Care | General Support | $2,500 |
| Montgomery Historical Society | General Support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bethany Schumann-McGhee
- Robin Ricci
- Kent A McHeard
- Nicholas Zabawsky
- Deborah Marek
- Amanda Aucompaugh
- Felix Catena
- Kara Travis
- Ava Dougall
Questions people ask
Does CTW Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CTW Fund Inc give?
$108,170 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs CTW Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bethany Schumann-McGhee (Director), Robin Ricci (Director), Kent A McHeard (Director) and Nicholas Zabawsky (VP/Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does CTW Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.