Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust
The Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $452,000 to charitable organizations.
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust gave $452K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $452,000
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,769
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $5,451,672
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6 Metro Park Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: (518) 381-3643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($36K). Together the top 10 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 60% of grant dollars. Recipients in Virginia received 16%; those in Georgia, the District of Columbia, and Vermont each received 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2023) to $613K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $452K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Charitable | $36,000 |
| American Cancer Society I Latham, NY | Charitable | $36,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention New York, NY | Charitable | $36,000 |
| National Arthritis Founda Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Gateway Longview Foundati Williamsville, NY | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Humane Society of Chitten South Burlington, VT | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Mohawk and Hudson River H Menands, NY | Charitable | $36,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Northeastern Assoc of the Blind Albany, NY | Charitable | $36,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,451,672 | $410,114 | $547,415 | $452,000 | 13 | $511,393 | $385,179 | $480,355 |
| 2024 | $5,588,973 | $600,394 | $682,417 | $612,521 | 13 | $655,158 | $575,738 | $468,015 |
| 2023 | $5,670,996 | $283,400 | $326,156 | $260,000 | 13 | $300,068 | $261,987 | $418,718 |
| 2022 | $5,713,752 | $342,280 | $462,439 | $395,005 | 13 | $434,630 | $320,494 | $405,461 |
| 2021 | $5,833,911 | $326,328 | $405,374 | $345,600 | 13 | $382,870 | $303,824 | $281,362 |
| 2020 | $5,912,957 | $175,472 | $442,012 | $375,591 | 13 | — | $174,957 | $383,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $480K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations that include conservation, wildlife protection, health, human services, blindness services, and historical organizations. The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Defenders of Wildlife says it is dedicated to protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. The Essex County Historical Society describes its work as interpreting Adirondack history to inspire reflection, scholarship, and comprehension of the land and its inhabitants.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $452,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $36,000, with a median of $36,000. Notable recipients included The Nature Conservancy ($36,000), American Cancer Society I ($36,000), Defenders of Wildlife ($36,000), and Essex County Historical Society ($36,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Vannorden Esq is listed as co-trustee on the 2025 filing.
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust is led by John Vannorden Esq., Co-Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Vannorden Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $34K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $34K, to John Vannorden ESQ (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust
How much does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust give each year?
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust gave $452K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $613K across 13 grants.
What is Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $36,000, and its average grant was $34,769, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust give grants?
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($36,000), American Cancer Society I ($36,000) and American Society for the Prevention ($36,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust?
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $511K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations that include conservation, wildlife protection, health, human services, blindness services, and historical organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust's EIN?
Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1814550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Charles H Douglas Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-h-douglas-charitable-trust-morg_86cba5e3e9cd40eca46fdad846f27ba3
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