Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. It reported 47 grants totaling $61,985 in 2025, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W at a glance
In short: Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W gave $62K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,985
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +95.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,319
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $237,168
- +10.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. There is no prescribed form, no deadline, and no stated restrictions on awards. The filing names Mrs. Elisabeth W. Judson as the contact for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Elisabeth W Judson
Mailing address: One Circle Street, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 271-5256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WXXI ($8K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining shares were Massachusetts, 3%; Washington, D.C., 2%; Virginia, 1%; and Connecticut, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 46 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $380; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $210 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 449% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WXXI Rochester, NY | Annual Support | $7,600 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Annual Support | $6,000 |
| Allendale Columbia School Rochester, NY | Annual Support | $5,600 |
| Friends of Ganondagan Victor, NY | Annual Support | $5,500 |
| George Eastman Museum Rochester, NY | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central Inc Canandaigua, NY | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Rochester, NY | Annual Support | $2,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum Mumford, NY | Annual Support | $2,000 |
| Geva Theatre Rochester, NY | Annual Support | $2,000 |
| Rochester Museum & Science Center Rochester, NY | Annual Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $237,168 | $87,833 | $64,962 | $61,985 | 47 | $61,985 | $11,316 | $13,792 |
| 2024 | $214,297 | $113,582 | $55,673 | $54,150 | 24 | $54,150 | $51,785 | $11,382 |
| 2023 | $185,395 | $106,839 | $46,881 | $44,900 | 28 | $44,900 | $25,298 | $10,129 |
| 2022 | $153,059 | $145,684 | $37,455 | $36,020 | 27 | $36,070 | $63,868 | $6,583 |
| 2021 | $136,821 | $120,344 | $61,500 | $60,495 | 54 | $60,545 | $44,413 | $7,108 |
| 2020 | $105,469 | $75,028 | $47,678 | $47,050 | 59 | — | $13,791 | $5,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W reported a distributable amount of $14K 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. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Rochester describes its work as providing higher education, research, and charitable patient care; Allendale Columbia School describes its mission as educating students from nursery school through 12th grade; and Friends of Ganondagan says it promotes Haudenosaunee history and culture.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in air medical care (Mercy Flight Central), photography and cinema research and education (George Eastman Museum), public engagement with history, science, culture, and the natural world (Rochester Museum & Science Center), and protection of natural resources and agricultural lands (Genesee Valley Conservancy).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $61,985. Grants ranged from $50 to $7,600, with a median of $500. The largest listed awards were $7,600 to WXXI, $6,000 to the University of Rochester, $5,600 to Allendale Columbia School, $5,500 to Friends of Ganondagan, and $5,000 each to George Eastman Museum and Mercy Flight Central. Each was listed for annual support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas F. Judson Jr., Elisabeth W. Judson, and Thomas R. Burns as directors.
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elisabeth W. Judson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas F. Judson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Burns
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W
How much does Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W give each year?
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W gave $62K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 24 grants.
What is Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's typical grant size?
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,319, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W that year got $380 on average.
Where does Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W give grants?
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (26 grants), Victor, NY (3 grants), Canandaigua, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (47 grants).
Who are Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's largest grantees?
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's largest 2025 grantees include WXXI ($7,600), University of Rochester ($6,100 across 2 grants) and Allendale Columbia School ($5,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W?
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W reported $237K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's EIN?
Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1578008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Thomas F Judson Jr & Elisabeth W funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thomas-f-judson-jr-and-elisabeth-w-morg_e4ff807ffd644a1ea3b8c986b02ec333
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