The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 32 grants totaling $566,328 to charitable organizations.
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 at a glance
In short: The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 gave $566K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $566,328
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,698
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,855,413
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (516) 294-2505
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Antiquarian & Landmarks Society ($147K). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 193 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (67%), Connecticut (28%), Alabama (3%), Illinois (2%), and Colorado (1%). The listed shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2021) to $675K (2023). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $566K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquarian & Landmarks Society Hartford, CT | General Operating | $146,828 |
| NAACP LDF - NY, NY | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Ulster Community College Foundation High Falls, NY | General Operating | $28,800 |
| New York City Bird Alliance Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kingston Kingston, NY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of Kingston Library Kingston, NY | General Operating | $15,350 |
| Friends of Historical Kingston Kingston, NY | General Operating | $15,350 |
| Lighthouse Guild New York, NY | General Operating | $15,000 |
| The Actors Fund of America NY, NY | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 | $9,855,413 | $801,862 | $691,036 | $566,328 | 32 | $609,049 | $735,053 | $629,916 |
| 2024 | $9,739,322 | $1,079,229 | $642,455 | $526,328 | 32 | $566,942 | $1,014,791 | $575,307 |
| 2023 | $9,237,066 | $832,768 | $797,431 | $675,328 | 36 | $716,137 | $764,560 | $552,813 |
| 2022 | $9,329,810 | $1,075,431 | $745,704 | $640,000 | 44 | $674,651 | $1,018,402 | $640,757 |
| 2021 | $8,935,325 | $812,081 | $584,968 | $500,000 | 49 | — | $756,435 | $620,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 reported a distributable amount of $630K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported: New York City Bird Alliance describes its work as protecting wild birds and habitat in New York City; the Actors’ Fund of America describes itself as providing a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals; and NYU Langone Health System says its corporation operates for the benefit of NYU Langone hospitals and affiliated organizations.
Other 2025 grantees include Tuskegee University, which describes its mission as providing post-secondary educational opportunities and contributing to society through research and development, and the Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center, which says it promotes music appreciation and participation through performance and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $566,328. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $146,828, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest award was $146,828 to the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society in Hartford, Connecticut, for general operating support.
Other notable 2025 grants included $30,000 to NAACP LDF; $28,800 to Ulster Community College Foundation; $25,000 each to New York City Bird Alliance and Boys and Girls Club of Kingston; and $15,000 each to Lighthouse Guild, the Actors’ Fund of America, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and NYU Langone Health System. Children’s Aid Society, Tuskegee University, National Urban League, and Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center also received $15,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon NA as co-trustee and Maura Murphy as co-trustee.
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon NA
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$65K (2021) → $89K (2025)
Maura Murphy
Co-Trustee
Co-Trustee - → Co-Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
$11K (2021) → $16K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $89K, to BNY Mellon NA (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615
How much does The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 give each year?
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 gave $566K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $526K across 32 grants.
What is The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's typical grant size?
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,698, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 give grants?
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Kingston, NY (4 grants), NY, NY (2 grants) and Bethlehem, CT (2 grants).
Does The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's largest grantees?
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's largest 2025 grantees include Antiquarian & Landmarks Society ($146,828), NAACP LDF - ($30,000) and Ulster Community College Foundation ($28,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615?
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $609K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $630K (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 Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615?
The foundation 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 The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's EIN?
The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6967609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Ferriday Fund-Charitable Trust # 615 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 2021–2025
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