R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn
Preselected recipients only
R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $296,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$296,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $661,250 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 | $494,100 | 11 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $661,250 | 11 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $296,500 | 11 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn 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 R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 4 | $140,000 |
| New York | 2 | $80,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | General exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Sailing Foundation of New York | General exempt purpose | $70,500 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame | General exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Holland Lodge Historical Society | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Naval Academy Sailing Foundation Inc | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sail Newport | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Edgartown Yacht Club | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Herreshoff Marine Museum | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Warrior Sailing Inc | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bessemer Trust Company NA
- Sarah Williams
Questions people ask
Does R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn give?
$296,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Bessemer Trust Company NA (Corporate Co-Trustee) and Sarah Williams (Co-Trustee).
What does R Dudley Harrington Jr Char Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.