Laurel Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Laurel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,327 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $20,000. 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$62,327
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$25,070
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,370 the year before.
76% 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 | $69,180 | 31 | $39,779 |
| 2024 | $24,370 | 17 | $91,045 |
| 2025 | $62,327 | 33 | $25,070 |
How to apply
Laurel 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 Laurel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 8 | $11,250 |
| New York | 2 | $10,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $7,077 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,500 |
| California | 3 | $3,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Women's Bakery | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General purposes | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Outward Bound School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical Society | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church | General purposes | $2,000 |
| The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | General purposes | $1,827 |
| Harbor Springs Chamber Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Pade Chapter | General purposes | $1,000 |
| New Canaan School Annual Fund | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Spring Island Trust | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Harbor Area Regional Board of Resources Inc (Harbor Inc) | General purposes | $500 |
| Lucky Paw Foundation | General purposes | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern Michigan | General purposes | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General purposes | $500 |
| Sustainable Harvest International | General purposes | $500 |
| The Gamble House | General purposes | $500 |
| The Haverford School | General purposes | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purposes | $500 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General purposes | $250 |
| Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School | General purposes | $250 |
| Brandywine Conservancy & Museum | General purposes | $250 |
| Center for Plant Conservation | General purposes | $250 |
| Happy Cat | General purposes | $250 |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theater | General purposes | $250 |
| Lakes Region Conservation Trust | General purposes | $250 |
| Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences | General purposes | $250 |
| Peoples Light & Theatre Co | General purposes | $250 |
| Wild Seed Project | General purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann R Baruch
Questions people ask
Does Laurel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laurel Charitable Trust give?
$62,327 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Laurel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann R Baruch (Trustee).
What does Laurel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.