Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd
Preselected recipients only
Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $36.3 million in 186 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$36.3 million
- Number of grants186
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$376 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $34.8 million the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $34.8 million | 183 | $368 million |
| 2024 | $36.3 million | 186 | $376 million |
How to apply
Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd 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 Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 141 | $25.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $5.0 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2.1 million |
| California | 7 | $1.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $660,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $273,900 |
| Illinois | 3 | $112,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $85,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller University | General operating support | $2.5 million |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General operating support | $2.3 million |
| Duke University | General operating support | $2.1 million |
| Friends of Highline | General operating support | $2.1 million |
| Neo Philanthropy - State Infrastructure Fund | General operating support | $2.0 million |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Compassion and Choices | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Earthjustice | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Hopewell Fund | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Make the Road New York | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Pro Publica | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Windward Fund | Rural democracy initiative | $600,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General operating support | $500,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General operating support | $500,000 |
| League of Women Voters | General operating support | $500,000 |
| United Neighborhood Houses of New York | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General operating support | $500,000 |
| La Guardia Community College | General operating support | $482,528 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Afro Latin Jazz Alliance | General operating support | $325,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly Naral) | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General operating support | $250,000 |
| City Harvest | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Fwdus Education Fund Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| International Medical Corps | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego | General operating support | $250,000 |
| New Yorkers for Children Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Wnyc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Kind Inc | General operating support | $225,000 |
| Americares | General operating support | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Keys Co PKF O'Connor Davies
- Valerie Pels Co PKF O'Connor Davies
Questions people ask
Does Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd give?
$36.3 million in tax year 2024, across 186 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd?
Its 2024 filing lists Wendy Keys Co PKF O'Connor Davies (Trustee) and Valerie Pels Co PKF O'Connor Davies (Trustee).
What does Donald A Pels Charitable Trust Utd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.