Paugus Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Paugus Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,000. 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$5,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$251,082
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $25,700 the year before.
63% 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 | $12,700 | 12 | $241,245 |
| 2024 | $25,700 | 13 | $231,579 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 17 | $251,082 |
How to apply
Paugus 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 Paugus Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $2,000 |
| California | 5 | $1,150 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $700 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | Provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Provide financial support | $500 |
| Lakes Region Conservation Trust | Provide financial support | $500 |
| Middle Eastern Children's Alliance | Provide financial support | $300 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Provide financial support | $250 |
| International Rescue Committee | Provide financial support | $250 |
| Manhattan Graphics Center | Provide financial support | $250 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | Provide financial support | $250 |
| Pen America | Provide financial support | $250 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Provide financial support | $250 |
| Council on Library and Information Resources | Provide financial support | $200 |
| Goddard Riverside | Provide financial support | $200 |
| Harvard College Fund | Provide financial support | $200 |
| Integrated Medicine for the Underserved | Integrated medicine for the underserved | $200 |
| National Center for Science Education | Provide financial support | $200 |
| Tamworth Community Nurse Assoc | Provide financial support | $100 |
| Tamworth Foundation | Provide financial support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth Moscovitch
- Vinton Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Paugus Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paugus Charitable Trust give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Paugus Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ruth Moscovitch (Trustee) and Vinton Thompson (Trustee).
What does Paugus Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.