Varnum-De Rose Trust
Preselected recipients only
Varnum-De Rose Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $425,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $55,000. 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$425,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $500,000 the year before.
32% 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 | $530,000 | 25 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 24 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $425,000 | 22 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Varnum-De Rose 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 Varnum-De Rose Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $222,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General operating | $55,000 |
| Yale University | General operating | $55,000 |
| Jose Limon Dance Foundation | General operating | $55,000 |
| Dorot Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Prostate Action Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church of Newark | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Georges Society of New York | General operating | $25,000 |
| Center for Community Alternatives | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kids in Cleats Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General operating | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church of Southampton | General operating | $12,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Southampton | General operating | $12,000 |
| South Shore University Hospital | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community Baptist CH of Southampton | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dutchess County SPCA Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation | General operating | $6,000 |
| Southampton History Museum | General operating | $6,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General operating | $6,000 |
| Hamptons United Methodist Church | General operating | $6,000 |
| The Lighthouse Guild | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay H McDowell Esq
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Varnum-De Rose Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Varnum-De Rose Trust give?
$425,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Varnum-De Rose Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay H McDowell Esq (Co-Trustee) and Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Varnum-De Rose Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.