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Eloise McKnight Trust

Preselected recipients only New Paltz, New York · EIN 146152814

Eloise McKnight Trust is a private foundation in New Paltz, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,100 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $13,100 and the largest $13,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,700 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,0441$263,797
2024$12,7001$278,552
2025$13,1001$289,013

How to apply

Eloise McKnight 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Eloise McKnight Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$13,100

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
New Paltz United Methodist Church
New Paltz, NY
To aid the operations of the church$13,100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Eloise McKnight Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Eloise McKnight Trust give?

$13,100 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $13,100.

Who runs Eloise McKnight Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Howe (Trustee) and Daniel Ruback (Trustee).

What does Eloise McKnight Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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