Valstarr Charitable Trust
Valstarr Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in West Harrison, New York. It supports charitable organizations, including organizations working in hunger relief, anti-hate efforts, the arts, legal services, cancer research, education, and professional development.
Valstarr Charitable Trust at a glance
- 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 Valstarr Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says to contact Valstarr Charitable Trust.
- Contact
Application contact: Valstarr Charitable Trust
Mailing address: 105 Corporate Park Drive- Unit G019, West Harrison, NY 10604
Phone: (914) 428-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valstarr Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grantees are located in New York, New Jersey, and California. Examples include organizations in Elmsford, New York; Livingston, New Jersey; and Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Valstarr Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 43 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2024) to $102K (2023). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvery Hospital Bronx, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Music Conservatory of Westchester White Plains, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Team Daniel Running for Recovery FR Bedford, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Clear View School Briarcliff Manor, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Columbia Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $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 | $1,488,939 | $27,724 | $106,311 | $87,500 | 44 | $88,812 | $10,225 | $91,085 |
| 2023 | $1,567,526 | $-9,747 | $122,868 | $102,050 | 48 | $103,550 | $4,638 | $82,316 |
| 2022 | $1,700,141 | $1,800,602 | $100,461 | $91,500 | 47 | $91,500 | $120,218 | $64,781 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees include Feeding Westchester, whose stated mission is to mobilize resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County; the Anti-Defamation League, which says it works to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all; and Glimmerglass Opera Theatre, which says it produces opera and musical theater and provides opportunities for emerging artists.
Other 2024 grantees include Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, which says it provides civil legal counsel to low-income individuals, families, and other vulnerable people; Stand Up To Cancer, which says it raises awareness and funds cancer research; Newark Academy, which says it seeks to educate thoughtful and compassionate citizens; and the Foundation for Accounting Education, which says it provides continuing education to CPAs in New York State.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 44 grants totaling $87,500. Examples include $2,500 each to Feeding Westchester, the Anti-Defamation League, and Glimmerglass Opera Theatre; $2,000 to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley; and $1,500 each to Stand Up To Cancer, Newark Academy, and the Foundation for Accounting Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurence Keiser and Susan Hegquist Accetta as trustees.
Valstarr Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurence Keiser
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hegquist Accetta
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Valstarr Charitable Trust
What does Valstarr Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valstarr Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Valstarr Charitable Trust make grants?
The listed 2024 grantees are located in New York, New Jersey, and California. Examples include organizations in Elmsford, New York; Livingston, New Jersey; and Los Angeles, California.
What is Valstarr Charitable Trust's EIN?
Valstarr Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0558020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Valstarr Charitable 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.
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 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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