R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main is a private foundation based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Its 2024 grants included support for conservation, education, health care, arts, history, and community organizations.
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main at a glance
In short: R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main gave $531K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $531,146
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,623
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $6,967,091
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main
- 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: 30 Winfield St, Norwalk, CT 06855
Phone: (855) 739-2921
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Connecticutt Audubon Society ($112K). Together the top 10 received $402K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 180 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 12% to New York, 8% to Minnesota, 7% to Delaware, and 4% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main gives
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2022) to $531K (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $531K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Connecticutt Audubon Society Fairfield, CT | Conserve CT Environment | $111,500 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT | General Support | $65,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester Rochester, MN | General Support | $45,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | International/Global | $41,350 |
| American Friends of Wigmore Hall Inc Wilmington, DE | Artistic Series | $37,146 |
| Greenwich Historical Society Inc Cos Cob, CT | General Support | $31,000 |
| Music for Youth Inc Westport, CT | Residency and Exchange | $22,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, CT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy Inc Fairfax, VA | General Support | $19,000 |
| Saint Matthew Church Norwalk, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,967,091 | $729,424 | $699,558 | $531,146 | 50 | $558,546 | $628,853 | $475,944 |
| 2023 | $6,938,399 | $287,620 | $474,409 | $367,380 | 45 | $385,380 | $195,853 | $543,659 |
| 2022 | $7,107,842 | $253,685 | $438,179 | $343,380 | 43 | $356,380 | $188,978 | $441,960 |
| 2021 | $7,311,129 | $904,940 | $552,543 | $454,380 | 41 | $467,380 | $818,058 | $471,537 |
| 2020 | $6,961,412 | $730,025 | $572,239 | $467,880 | 1 | — | $655,559 | $402,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main reported a distributable amount of $476K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include conservation support, such as a grant to Connecticut Audubon Society for “CONSERVE CT ENVIRONMENT,” and general support for Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich Hospital, and Greenwich Historical Society. The grantee organizations describe their own missions: Connecticut Audubon Society says it protects Connecticut’s birds, other wildlife, and habitats through conservation, education, and advocacy; Greenwich Country Day School says it aims to develop children’s abilities and character; and Greenwich Historical Society says it preserves and interprets Greenwich history.
Other 2024 grants included support for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, whose stated mission includes providing reproductive and complementary health care services and advocating public policies; American Friends of Wigmore Hall for an artistic series; and Galapagos Conservancy. Galapagos Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the Galapagos for nature and community by saving imperiled species, restoring ecosystems, and building a more sustainable society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $531,146. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $111,500, with a median of $4,000. In 2023, it made 45 grants totaling $367,380; in 2022, it made 43 grants totaling $343,380.
The largest 2024 grants included $111,500 to Connecticut Audubon Society, $65,000 to Greenwich Country Day School, $45,000 to Mayo Clinic Rochester, $41,350 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and $37,146 to American Friends of Wigmore Hall. Other grants included $31,000 to Greenwich Historical Society, $22,000 to Music for Youth, and $20,000 to Greenwich Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hugh B Vanderbilt Jr and Paul Vanderbilt as co-trustees.
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugh B Vanderbilt Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Vanderbilt
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main
How much does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main give each year?
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main gave $531K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $367K across 45 grants.
What is R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's typical grant size?
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $10,623, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main give grants?
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main gives mostly in Connecticut: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (7 grants), Bethel, CT (3 grants), Fairfield, CT (2 grants) and Norwalk, CT (2 grants).
Does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's largest grantees?
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's largest 2024 grantees include The Connecticutt Audubon Society ($111,500), Greenwich Country Day School ($65,000) and Mayo Clinic Rochester ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main?
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $559K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $476K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include conservation support, such as a grant to Connecticut Audubon Society for “CONSERVE CT ENVIRONMENT,” and general support for Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich Hospital, and Greenwich Historical Society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main?
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 R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's EIN?
R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6040981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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