The Children's Trust
The Children's Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 43 grants totaling $1,796,500 to charitable organizations.
The Children's Trust at a glance
In short: The Children's Trust gave $1.8M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,796,500
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,779
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $20,685,341
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (11 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Children's Trust
- 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: 610 Fifth Ave 2Nd Fl, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 332-7500
Website: https://ourchildrenstrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Children's Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ministry of the Kordada Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 186 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 34% to recipients in California. Smaller shares went to recipients in Virginia (3%), Washington (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Children's Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 43 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $1.3M (2020) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ministry of the Kordada Inc West Hollywood, CA | Social Welfare | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Social Welfare | $222,500 |
| The 10000 Brains Neuro Ai Inc Oakland, CA | Social Welfare | $150,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy Millbrook, NY | Social Welfare | $132,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Social Welfare | $120,000 |
| The Society of MSK New York, NY | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| Esalen Institute Big Sur, CA | Social Welfare | $75,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House New York, NY | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Marin Montessori School Corte Madera, CA | Social Welfare | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,685,341 | $2,297,782 | $1,898,410 | $1,796,500 | 43 | $1,797,250 | $1,043,240 | $1,880,173 |
| 2023 | $20,285,969 | $3,265,648 | $1,962,576 | $1,895,091 | 45 | $1,899,235 | $1,957,152 | $1,777,390 |
| 2022 | $18,982,897 | $1,911,156 | $1,920,807 | $1,830,500 | 39 | $1,831,250 | $786,824 | $1,893,471 |
| 2021 | $18,992,548 | $2,338,807 | $1,493,646 | $1,410,603 | 35 | $1,413,014 | $1,010,133 | $1,832,572 |
| 2020 | $18,147,387 | $2,203,792 | $1,351,215 | $1,280,000 | 24 | — | $898,928 | $1,525,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Children's Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Dutchess Land Conservancy says it works to preserve scenic, agricultural, and environmental resources in Dutchess County and the surrounding area. Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing leadership in comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies. Fractured Atlas says it empowers artists through fiscal sponsorship, visa support, and fundraising tools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $1,796,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest were $250,000 to The Ministry of the Kordada Inc., $222,500 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, $150,000 to The 10000 Brains Neuro AI Inc., $132,500 to Dutchess Land Conservancy, and $120,000 to Central Park Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ira Akselrad, Elizabeth Ross Johnson White, and Annabel Ross Johnson Teal as trustees.
The Children's Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ira Akselrad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annabel Ross Johnson Teal
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ross Johnson White
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 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 The Children's Trust
How much does The Children's Trust give each year?
The Children's Trust gave $1.8M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 45 grants.
What is The Children's Trust's typical grant size?
The Children's Trust's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $41,779, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Children's Trust that year got $40K on average.
Where does The Children's Trust give grants?
The Children's Trust gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Millbrook, NY (3 grants) and Mill Valley, CA (2 grants).
Does The Children's Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The Children's Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (42 grants).
Who are The Children's Trust's largest grantees?
The Children's Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Ministry of the Kordada Inc ($250,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($222,500) and The 10000 Brains Neuro Ai Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Children's Trust?
The Children's Trust reported $20.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 The Children's Trust fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Dutchess Land Conservancy says it works to preserve scenic, agricultural, and environmental resources in Dutchess County and the surrounding area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Children's Trust?
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 The Children's Trust's EIN?
The Children's Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6512349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Children's 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Children's Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-children-s-trust-morg_cbcc21c62f9c401e990eb9526be90138
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