CT Charitable Foundation
CT Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including New York-based LGBTQ+ service providers, a public library and organizations addressing violence and abuse, as well as a conservation organization and a charitable gift fund.
CT Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: CT Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in New York. 65% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,928,159
- +33.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,090
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,177,898
- +69.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (22 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 CT Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ttf Llc 107 Greenwich St 26Th F, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (973) 597-2446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CT Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift FD ($503K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 116 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts at 26%, Washington, DC at 4%, Utah at 3%, and Connecticut at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is CT Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 34 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $43K repeat.
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 201% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 224% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2021) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift FD Boston, MA | Charitable Gift Fund | $503,159 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc New York, NY | Revolving Loan Fund | $150,000 |
| Ali Forney Center Inc New York, NY | Revolving Loan Fund | $125,000 |
| Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Inc New York, NY | General Support for Callen Lorde | $100,000 |
| The Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community Services Center New York, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders Inc New York, NY | General Support for Sage NYC | $75,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | 30HILLS Sumatra Orangutan Conservation Project | $75,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc New York, NY | Streetwork Project | $50,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations New York, NY | Teens 360 Program | $50,000 |
| Urban Justice Center - Mental Health Project New York, NY | Support for the mental health project; providing reserves for staffing for the next three years | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,177,898 | $9,524,779 | $2,082,341 | $1,928,159 | 35 | $1,983,665 | $926,103 | $887,531 |
| 2024 | $10,736,150 | $2,182,169 | $1,524,289 | $1,441,750 | 31 | $1,445,294 | $313,174 | $562,919 |
| 2023 | $10,078,270 | $271,040 | $1,030,755 | $905,000 | 19 | $917,239 | $231,718 | $520,504 |
| 2022 | $10,837,985 | $4,399,478 | $773,494 | $641,112 | 15 | $641,316 | $1,622,285 | $399,136 |
| 2021 | $7,212,001 | $4,210,767 | $748,447 | $500,000 | 16 | $507,416 | $4,012,750 | $429,107 |
| 2020 | $2,977,973 | $10,567,466 | — | — | — | — | $747,031 | $2,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CT Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $888K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Hetrick-Martin Institute says it creates a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ youth; the Ali Forney Center says it works to protect LGBTQ youth from homelessness; and SAGE says it is dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. The New York Public Library describes its mission as inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge and strengthening communities. Safe Horizon says it supports victims of crime and abuse, while the World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,928,159. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $503,159, with a median grant of $25,000. Its 2024 filing reported 31 grants totaling $1,441,750. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 35 grants totaling $1.9 million.
Notable 2025 grants included $503,159 to Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, $150,000 to the Hetrick-Martin Institute, $125,000 to the Ali Forney Center, and $100,000 each to Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Services Center. Other grants included $75,000 to SAGE and $75,000 to the World Wildlife Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Casey Tepper as president and director, David Tepper as vice president, Larry Rogers as secretary and treasurer, and Marc Kramer as a member.
CT Charitable Foundation is led by Casey Tepper, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Casey Tepper
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Tepper
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Rogers
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Kramer
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about CT Charitable Foundation
How much does CT Charitable Foundation give each year?
CT Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 31 grants.
What is CT Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
CT Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $55,090, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CT Charitable Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does CT Charitable Foundation give grants?
CT Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Kanab, UT (2 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does CT Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of CT Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are CT Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
CT Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bank of America Charitable Gift FD ($503,159), Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc ($150,000) and Ali Forney Center Inc ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CT Charitable Foundation?
CT Charitable Foundation reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $888K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CT Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CT Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CT Charitable Foundation's EIN?
CT Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4180796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does CT Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). CT Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ct-charitable-foundation-morg_47fe94e0bd144f9d8b7800fe4e6b4b81
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