The Ferrara Charitable Trust
The Ferrara Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Manalapan, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $956K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $305K. Net investment income was $45K.
The Ferrara Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Ferrara Charitable Trust gave $305K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,286
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,612
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $955,990
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ferrara Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nyit College of Osteopathic Medicine ($250K). Together the top 7 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ferrara Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 704% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $221K (2024) to $361K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nyit College of Osteopathic Medicine Old Westbury, NY | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Boston University Chestnet Hill, MA | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Donations Under 1000 Glen Head, NY | Charitable | $7,286 |
| Cove Animal Rescue Glen Cove, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| D Lacrosse Club Glen Head, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Front Range Glen Head, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sea Shapherd USA Woodbridge, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $955,990 | $86,318 | $308,638 | $305,286 | 7 | $305,815 | $44,751 | $43,457 |
| 2024 | $1,112,556 | $52,777 | $227,318 | $220,876 | 7 | $220,876 | $39,564 | $55,987 |
| 2023 | $1,363,293 | $42,534 | $289,650 | $286,000 | 13 | $286,000 | $30,679 | $68,933 |
| 2022 | $1,583,998 | $54,655 | $266,895 | $244,550 | 9 | $244,550 | $72,053 | $88,134 |
| 2021 | $1,796,238 | $283,088 | $381,423 | $361,250 | 4 | $361,250 | $264,165 | $105,233 |
| 2020 | $1,894,573 | $9,563 | $250,584 | $228,550 | 5 | — | $14,941 | $101,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ferrara Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ferrara Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel R. Ferrara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle P. Ferrara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 The Ferrara Charitable Trust
How much does The Ferrara Charitable Trust give each year?
The Ferrara Charitable Trust gave $305K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $221K across 7 grants.
What is The Ferrara Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Ferrara Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $43,612, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ferrara Charitable Trust give grants?
The Ferrara Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glen Head, NY (3 grants).
Does The Ferrara Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Ferrara Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Ferrara Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Ferrara Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Nyit College of Osteopathic Medicine ($250,000), Boston University ($35,000) and Donations Under 1000 ($7,286), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ferrara Charitable Trust?
The Ferrara Charitable Trust reported $956K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $306K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ferrara Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Ferrara Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6995015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Ferrara Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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