Urstadt Conservation Foundation
The Urstadt Conservation Foundation is a private foundation based in Bronxville, New York. It reported making 10 grants totaling $150,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations in New York, Washington, DC, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Urstadt Conservation Foundation at a glance
In short: Urstadt Conservation Foundation gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,462,393
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Urstadt Conservation Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Park Place 3, Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: (914) 337-0223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Urstadt Conservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Reformed Church of Bronxville ($50K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Washington, DC, 2% to Virginia, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Urstadt Conservation Foundation gives
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Reformed Church of Bronxville Bronxville, NY | For Unrestricted Use | $50,000 |
| Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY | For Unrestricted Use | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterianlawrence Hospital Bronxville, NY | For Unrestricted Use | $22,500 |
| Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY | For Unrestricted Use | $20,000 |
| Hudson Institute Washington, DC | For Unrestricted Use | $15,000 |
| Community Fund Bet Bronxville, NY | For Unrestricted Use | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kensico Cemetery Valhalla, NY | For Unrestricted Use | $5,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Charlottesville, VA | For Unrestricted Use | $2,500 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Philadelphia, PA | For Unrestricted Use | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Valhalla, NY | For Unrestricted Use | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,462,393 | $890,754 | $157,461 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,975 | $884,268 | $112,529 |
| 2023 | $1,729,100 | $56,110 | $81,216 | $75,000 | 2 | $75,925 | $50,819 | $109,522 |
| 2022 | $1,754,206 | $88,857 | $4,496 | — | — | $875 | $85,236 | $97,593 |
| 2021 | $1,669,845 | $60,950 | $79,145 | $74,000 | 2 | $75,625 | $57,429 | $85,454 |
| 2020 | $1,688,040 | $50,151 | $58,166 | $58,000 | 4 | — | $50,127 | $66,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Urstadt Conservation Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K 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 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, a community college, a hospital, a theater, and research and charitable organizations. The grants were reported as being for unrestricted use.
Among the grantees, Hudson Institute describes its mission as promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. Cape Eleuthera Foundation describes its mission as providing charitable funding support for education, scientific research, community leadership, and sustainable technologies on Eleuthera and around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $150,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest awards included $50,000 to The Reformed Church of Bronxville, $25,000 to Westchester Community College, $22,500 to New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, $20,000 to Lincoln Center Theater, and $15,000 to Hudson Institute.
Other 2024 grants were $5,000 each to Community Fund BET and Friends of Kensico Cemetery, and $2,500 each to Virginia Athletics, Cape Eleuthera Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elinor Urstadt, Charles D. Urstadt, Catherine U. Biddle, and Willing L. Biddle as trustees.
Urstadt Conservation Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine U. Biddle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles D. Urstadt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elinor Urstadt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Willing L. Biddle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Urstadt Conservation Foundation
How much does Urstadt Conservation Foundation give each year?
Urstadt Conservation Foundation gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 2 grants.
What is Urstadt Conservation Foundation's typical grant size?
Urstadt Conservation Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Urstadt Conservation Foundation give grants?
Urstadt Conservation Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bronxville, NY (3 grants) and Valhalla, NY (3 grants).
Does Urstadt Conservation Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Urstadt Conservation Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Urstadt Conservation Foundation's largest grantees?
Urstadt Conservation Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Reformed Church of Bronxville ($50,000), Westchester Community College ($25,000) and New York Presbyterianlawrence Hospital ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Urstadt Conservation Foundation?
Urstadt Conservation Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Urstadt Conservation Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, a community college, a hospital, a theater, and research and charitable organizations. The grants were reported as being for unrestricted use. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Urstadt Conservation Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Urstadt Conservation Foundation's EIN?
Urstadt Conservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7154898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Urstadt Conservation Foundation 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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