Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in New Jersey, including organizations providing emergency medical services, family support, and food assistance.
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw gave $598K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $31K), mostly in New Jersey. 68% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $597,559
- +2.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $31,450
- -2.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,251
- Total assets
- $12,794,375
- +6.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (13 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- 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 Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw
Who Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ocean Mental Health Services ($50K). Together the top 10 received $388K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 84 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 4% to recipients in New York, and 3% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 19 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 21% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $354K (2020) to $598K (2026). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Mental Health Services Bayville, NJ | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Montclair Ambulance Unit Montclair, NJ | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Essex County Family Justice Center Newark, NJ | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Fountain Baptist Church Summit, NJ | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Nourish NJ Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen Camden, NJ | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Grace Church Newark, NJ | Unrestricted General | $35,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey Newark, NJ | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Newark Emergency Services for Families Newark, NJ | Unrestricted General | $27,310 |
| Market Street Mission Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted General | $25,251 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,794,375 | $1,161,790 | $755,072 | $597,559 | 19 | $649,567 | $1,066,023 | $713,653 |
| 2025 | $12,024,158 | $1,232,844 | $737,814 | $581,160 | 18 | $629,684 | $1,133,060 | $663,091 |
| 2024 | $11,596,184 | $400,444 | $622,649 | $503,870 | 17 | $544,929 | $293,532 | $599,354 |
| 2023 | $11,740,774 | $-50,843 | $580,069 | $372,000 | 14 | $459,461 | $169,644 | $581,776 |
| 2022 | $12,328,919 | $2,320,836 | $559,406 | $447,000 | 16 | $484,233 | $2,239,939 | $659,501 |
| 2021 | $11,470,843 | $607,330 | $540,861 | $444,000 | 15 | — | $536,643 | $571,097 |
| 2020 | $10,524,934 | $540,404 | $504,329 | $354,000 | 13 | — | $515,792 | $539,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $714K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included organizations with varied missions. Montclair Ambulance Unit describes its work as providing 911 emergency medical services, ambulance support for community events, incident management, and public health education. The Cathedral Soup Kitchen says it works to address food insecurity in Camden through meals, groceries, and social services. The Essex County Family Justice Center describes its mission as improving the safety and autonomy of domestic violence victims and their children through coordinated services.
Other 2026 grantees describe work that includes emergency assistance for individuals and families, support for the economic aspirations and well-being of individuals, and services for people who are visually impaired.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $597,559. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,251. Its largest reported grants included $50,000 each to Ocean Mental Health Services, Montclair Ambulance Unit, and Essex County Family Justice Center; and $40,000 each to Fountain Baptist Church, Nourish NJ, and Cathedral Soup Kitchen. The listed grants were for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America, Jean F Marano, and Carolann E Clynes as co-trustees.
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jean F. Marano
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $15K (2026)
Bank Of America
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$76K (2022) → $98K (2026)
Carolann E. Clynes
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$6K (2024) → $15K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert B. Bourne (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $98K, to Bank of America (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw
How much does Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw give each year?
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw gave $598K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $581K across 18 grants.
What is Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's median grant in 2026 was $25,251, and its average grant was $31,450, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw that year got $34K on average.
Where does Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw give grants?
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw gives mostly in New Jersey: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, NJ (4 grants) and Morristown, NJ (3 grants).
Does Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's largest 2026 grantees include Ocean Mental Health Services ($50,000), Montclair Ambulance Unit ($50,000) and Essex County Family Justice Center ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw?
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $650K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $714K (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 Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations with varied missions. Montclair Ambulance Unit describes its work as providing 911 emergency medical services, ambulance support for community events, incident management, and public health education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's EIN?
Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0433603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Lydia Collins Deforest Char Tr Uw 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
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