RT Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RT Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
67% 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 | $1.0 million | 16 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 18 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 14 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
RT Charitable Foundation 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 RT Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $143,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General operating support for the maternal and infant health innovation fund. | $250,000 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | New jersey expansion. | $200,000 |
| Kaboom Inc | Play space in camden and lawnside nj. | $123,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | Scholarship plus - general operating. | $100,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society Inc | College loan program. | $100,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Borough of manhattan community college - advocacy and resources center. | $100,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Borough of manhattan community college - urban male leadership academy (umla). | $100,000 |
| Robinhood Foundation | Early childhood initiative. | $100,000 |
| Stella and Charles Guttman Community College Foundation Inc | Connect center and united men of color. | $50,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | Teens 360 program. | $50,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Inc | New york scholars program. | $35,000 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | General operating. | $25,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | New jersey affiliate. | $25,000 |
| Kaboom Inc | Community partner outreach in southern new jersey. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Tepper
- Larry Rogers
- Marc Kramer
- Randi Tepper
Questions people ask
Does RT Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RT Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs RT Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Tepper (Vice President), Larry Rogers (Secretary & Treasurer), Marc Kramer (Member) and Randi Tepper (President & Director).
What does RT Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.