Toni L Ross Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Toni L Ross Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$250,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $91,524 the year before.
70% 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 | $43,500 | 11 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $91,524 | 26 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 30 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Toni L Ross 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 Toni L Ross Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $221,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Hayground School and Camp | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Yaddo | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hamptons International Film Festival | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bennington College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Freedom for Immigrants | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Guild Hall | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Heal Palestine | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kinder Relief | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ma's House & Bipoc Art Studio Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pen America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sylvia Rivera Law Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Retreat | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Alternative Newsweekly Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| International Center of Photography | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Creative Time | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jane Comfort and Company | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New York Public Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| South Fork Bakery for the Special Needs Corp | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Arts Center at Duck Creek | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Toni L Ross
- Noah M Salaway
- Sara Salaway
Questions people ask
Does Toni L Ross Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Toni L Ross Charitable Trust give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Toni L Ross Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Toni L Ross (Trustee), Noah M Salaway (Trustee) and Sara Salaway (Trustee).
What does Toni L Ross Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.