Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Grant supports summer camp opportunities for underserved children, with special consideration for traditional camps that take urban children into natural settings.
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr at a glance
In short: Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr gave $212K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,000
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,424
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $5,437,593
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr
Who Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greenwich Boys & Girls Club ($10K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 108 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (46%) and Connecticut (37%), followed by New Jersey (6%), New Mexico (5%), and Maine (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr gives
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2020) to $237K (2023). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Boys & Girls Club Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Casita Maria Inc Bronx, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Goddard Riverside New York, NM | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Third Street Music School Settlement New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Harc Inc Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Project Morry - Morry's Camp Port Chester, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Incarnation Camp Ivoryton, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| YWCA Greenwich Connecticut Inc Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
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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 | $5,437,593 | $366,536 | $371,043 | $212,000 | 33 | $281,980 | $280,562 | $350,715 |
| 2024 | $5,445,273 | $402,354 | $361,170 | $211,500 | 34 | $277,544 | $312,510 | $328,854 |
| 2023 | $5,408,963 | $184,608 | $369,616 | $237,000 | 39 | $298,190 | $103,273 | $297,870 |
| 2022 | $5,595,305 | $62,212 | $351,972 | $205,000 | 1 | $263,636 | $81,405 | $303,246 |
| 2021 | $5,884,206 | $849,878 | $349,343 | $204,200 | 1 | $269,437 | $764,886 | $339,689 |
| 2020 | $5,382,966 | $324,996 | $324,996 | $194,700 | 1 | — | $248,174 | $289,904 |
| 2019 | $5,437,277 | $323,585 | $357,005 | $226,700 | 1 | — | $268,027 | $285,035 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr reported a distributable amount of $351K 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 Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust was established in 1954 to support and promote summer camp opportunities for underserved children. The grant program describes its focus as traditional camp programs that help urban children experience the natural environment.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work with children, youth, and families. Casita Maria says it enriches and uplifts youth and families through cultural, arts, and educational programs; HARC says it supports people with intellectual disabilities and their families through support, education, and advocacy; and Grand Street Settlement says it expands opportunities for low-income families and individuals through community services. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address girls’ empowerment and inclusion, community programs, and camp experiences for children with cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $212,000 through 33 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest grants included $10,000 each to Greenwich Boys & Girls Club, Casita Maria, The Fresh Air Fund, Goddard Riverside, and Third Street Music School Settlement. Other grants included $7,500 to HARC and Grand Street Settlement, and $7,000 each to YWCA Greenwich and Barbara’s House-Community Centers.
The Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Grant is listed as active and is managed by Bank of America. Its program description focuses on summer camp opportunities for underserved children. No application eligibility details are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America N.A., Cheryn Kwasnik, and William P. Peterson as co-trustees.
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$101K (2019) → $55K (2025)
Cheryn Kwasnik
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$30K (2020) → $37K (2025)
William P. Peterson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$30K (2020) → $37K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $55K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr
How much does Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr give each year?
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr gave $212K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $212K across 34 grants.
What is Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's typical grant size?
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,424, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr give grants?
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (37%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Bronx, NY (4 grants), Greenwich, CT (3 grants) and Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's largest grantees?
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Greenwich Boys & Girls Club ($10,000), Casita Maria Inc ($10,000) and The Fresh Air Fund ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr?
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $351K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr fund?
The Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust was established in 1954 to support and promote summer camp opportunities for underserved children. The grant program describes its focus as traditional camp programs that help urban children experience the natural environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's EIN?
Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6033612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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