R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 06-6040981

Foundation Overview

Based in Norwalk, CT, R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main has awarded 235 grants totaling $2,634,466 to organizations in Maine, Connecticut and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $467,880, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,634,466
Total Assets
$10,330,840
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
50
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%

8 of 50 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

54% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Greenwich (27%), Norwalk (9%), Fairfield (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+13%

Stable funding levels with 13% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (73%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Bethel Police Department $1,000 Bethel, CT, US General Operating 2024
Connecticut Cancer Foundation Inc $7,800 Old Saybrook, CT, US General Operating 2024
Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion $1,000 Danbury, CT, US General Operating 2024
Murrells Inlet Fire Department $3,000 Murrells Inlet, SC, US General Operating 2024
Catholic Charities Maine $4,000 Portland, ME, US Provide Assistance To Needy 2024
Hospice Of Southern Maine $2,000 Scarborough, ME, US Comfort And Care 2024
Music For Youth Inc $22,000 Westport, CT, US Residency And Exchange 2024
Wg Mallet School $3,000 Farmington, ME, US General Support 2024
Brunswick School Inc $3,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2024
Greenwich Country Day School $65,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2024
Greenwich Hospital $20,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2024
Greenwich Academy Inc $1,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2024
The Connecticutt Audubon Society $111,500 Fairfield, CT, US Conserve Ct Environment 2024
Saint Matthew Church $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2024
Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Assoc $5,000 Bedford, NY, US Charitable Purpose 2024
American Red Cross $4,000 Farmington, CT, US Ct Victims Of Hurricane 2024
Bethel Volunteer Fire Department $1,000 Bethel, CT, US Charitable Purpose 2024
Housatonic Resource Recovery $1,000 Brookfield, CT, US General Support 2024
Scotty Fund Inc $350 Bethel, CT, US General Operating 2024
Greenwich Historical Society Inc $31,000 Cos Cob, CT, US General Support 2024
Amogerone Volunteer Fire Co #1 $2,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2024
Newtown Historical Society Inc $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Matthew Curtiss House 2024
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America $41,350 New York, NY, US International/global 2024
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Field Programs/ny Parks 2024
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $19,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2024
Greenwich Emergency Medical $3,000 Riverside, CT, US General Support 2024
St Lukes Foundation $1,000 New Canaan, CT, US General Support 2024
Meals On Wheels Of Ridgefield $1,000 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2024
American Friends Of Wigmore Hall Inc $37,146 Wilmington, DE, US Artistic Series 2024
Camping & Education Foundation $4,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General Support 2024
University Of Notre Dame $2,000 Notre Dame, IN, US General Support 2024
Salvation Army $5,000 Hartford, CT, US General Support 2024
Mayo Clinic Rochester $45,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2024
St Josephs Indian School $500 Chamberlain, SD, US General Support 2024
American Wild Horse Conservation $5,000 Davis, CA, US General Operating 2024
Soup For The Soul Org $1,000 Murray, KY, US General Support 2024
Rollins College $10,000 Winter Park, FL, US General Support 2024
Murray Calloway Need Line Assoc $2,000 Murray, KY, US General Support 2024
Hop A Long Hollow Rabbit Rescue $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2024
Ywca Greenwich Connecticut Inc $10,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Operating 2024
Christines Critters $1,000 Weston, CT, US General Support 2024
Silver Shield Association Education Fund $5,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2024
Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center $1,000 Paducah, KY, US General Operating 2024
Animal Refuge League Of Greater Portland $4,000 Westbrook, ME, US General Operating 2024
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US General Support 2024
Heritage Of West Nyack $7,500 West Nyack, NY, US General Support 2024
Chatham Rock Island Inc $7,500 Stamford, CT, US General Operating 2024
Animal Cancer Foundation $5,000 Port Washington, NY, US General Operating 2024
Holy Family Parish $5,500 Fairfield, CT, US Building Updates/repairs 2024
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $4,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2024
Bethel Police Department $500 Bethel, CT, US General Operating 2023
Connecticut Cancer Foundation Inc $5,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US General Operating 2023
Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion $1,000 Danbury, CT, US General Operating 2023
Murrells Inlet Fire Department $3,000 Murrells Inlet, SC, US General Operating 2023
Catholic Charities Maine $4,000 Portland, ME, US Provide Assistance To Needy 2023
Hospice Of Southern Maine $2,000 Scarborough, ME, US Comfort And Care 2023
Music For Youth Inc $20,000 Westport, CT, US Residency And Exchange 2023
Wg Mallet School $3,000 Farmington, ME, US General Support 2023
Brunswick School Inc $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Greenwich Country Day School $33,250 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Greenwich Hospital $8,250 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Greenwich Academy Inc $1,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
The Connecticutt Audubon Society $110,500 Fairfield, CT, US Conserve Ct Environment 2023
Connecticut Humane Society $1,000 Newington, CT, US General Support 2023
Saint Matthew Church $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2023
Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Assoc $2,000 Bedford, NY, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Bethel Volunteer Fire Department $500 Bethel, CT, US Charitable Purpose 2023
Greenwich Historical Society Inc $20,000 Cos Cob, CT, US General Support 2023
Amogerone Volunteer Fire Co #1 $1,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Newtown Historical Society Inc $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Matthew Curtiss House 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Of $41,350 New York, NY, US International/global 2023
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Field Programs/ny Parks 2023
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $17,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2023
Mission Pre-born Inc $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Operating 2023
Greenwich Emergency Medical $1,000 Riverside, CT, US General Support 2023
St Lukes Foundation $2,000 New Canaan, CT, US General Support 2023
American Friends Of Wigmore Hall Inc $17,030 Wilmington, DE, US Artistic Series 2023
Camping & Education Foundation $4,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General Support 2023
Humane Society Of Calloway County $1,000 Murray, KY, US General Operating 2023
University Of Notre Dame $2,000 Notre Dame, IN, US General Support 2023
Mayo Clinic Rochester $20,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2023
St Josephs Indian School $500 Chamberlain, SD, US General Support 2023
Soup For The Soul Org $500 Murray, KY, US General Support 2023
Housantonic Resource Recovery $1,000 Brookfield, CT, US General Support 2023
Rollins College $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US General Support 2023
Murray Calloway Need Line Assoc $1,000 Murray, KY, US General Support 2023
Hop A Long Hollow Rabbit Rescue $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2023
Christines Critters $1,000 Weston, CT, US General Support 2023
Silver Shield Association Education Fund $1,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum $1,000 Tucson, AZ, US General Support 2023
Heritage Of West Nyack $4,500 West Nyack, NY, US General Support 2023
Chatham Rock Island Inc $4,000 Stamford, CT, US General Operating 2023
Holy Family Parish $5,000 Fairfield, CT, US Building Updates/repairs 2023
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $3,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2023
Backcountry Concerts $2,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2023
Bethel Police Department $500 Bethel, CT, US General Operating 2022
Connecticut Cancer Foundation Inc $5,000 Old Saybrook, CT, US General Operating 2022
Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalion $500 Danbury, CT, US General Operating 2022
Murrells Inlet Fire Department $2,000 Murrells Inlet, SC, US General Operating 2022
The Spire School $10,000 Stamford, CT, US General Operating 2022
Catholic Charities Maine $3,000 Portland, ME, US Provide Assistance To Needy 2022
Hospice Of Southern Maine $2,000 Scarborough, ME, US Comfort And Care 2022
Music For Youth Inc $20,000 Westport, CT, US Residency And Exchange 2022
Wg Mallet School $3,000 Farmington, ME, US General Support 2022
Brunswick School Inc $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2022
Greenwich Country Day School $21,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2022
Greenwich Hospital $5,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2022
The Connecticutt Audubon Society $110,500 Fairfield, CT, US Conserve Ct Environment 2022
Saint Matthew Church $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2022
Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Assoc $1,000 Bedford, NY, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Bethel Volunteer Fire Department $500 Bethel, CT, US Charitable Purpose 2022
Housatonic Resource Recovery $500 Brookfield, CT, US General Support 2022
Ridgefield Playhouse $3,000 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2022
Greenwich Historical Society Inc $20,000 Cos Cob, CT, US General Support 2022
Amogerone Volunteer Fire Co #1 $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2022
Newtown Historical Society Inc $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Matthew Curtiss House 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of $41,350 New York, NY, US International/global 2022
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Field Programs/ny Parks 2022
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $17,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2022
University Of Notre Dame $2,000 Notre Dame, IN, US General Support 2022
Greenwich Emergency Medical $1,000 Riverside, CT, US General Support 2022
St Lukes Foundation $2,000 New Canaan, CT, US General Support 2022
Skys The Limit Fund $3,000 Los Altos, CA, US Summit Achievement 2022
American Friends Of Wigmore Hall Inc $17,030 Wilmington, DE, US Artistic Series 2022
Camping & Education Foundation $4,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General Support 2022
Mayo Clinic Rochester $10,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2022
St Josephs Indian School $1,000 Chamberlain, SD, US General Support 2022
Rollins College $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Murray Calloway Need Line Assoc $500 Murray, KY, US General Support 2022
Hop A Long Hollow Rabbit Rescue $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2022
Christines Critters $1,000 Weston, CT, US General Support 2022
Silver Shield Association Education Fund $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2022
Colorado Seminary $1,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Heritage Of West Nyack $5,000 West Nyack, NY, US General Support 2022
Holy Family Parish $5,000 Fairfield, CT, US Building Updates/repairs 2022
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $3,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2022
Backcountry Concerts $1,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2022
Candlewood Fishing Camp $500 New Fairfield, CT, US General Support 2022
Catholic Charities Maine $3,000 Portland, ME, US Provide Assistance To Needy 2021
Hospice Of Southern Maine $2,000 Scarborough, ME, US Comfort And Care 2021
Music For Youth Inc $20,000 Westport, CT, US Residency And Exchange 2021
Wg Mallet School $3,000 Farmington, ME, US General Support 2021
Family Centers Inc $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2021
Greenwich Country Day School $125,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2021
Greenwich Hospital $1,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2021
The Connecticutt Audubon Society $110,500 Fairfield, CT, US Conserve Ct Environment 2021
Saint Matthew Church $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2021
Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Assoc $500 Bedford, NY, US Charitable Purpose 2021
Bethel Volunteer Fire Department $500 Bethel, CT, US Charitable Purpose 2021
The Maritime Aquarium At $500 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2021
Ridgefield Playhouse $3,000 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2021
Greenwich Historical Society Inc $50,000 Cos Cob, CT, US General Support 2021
Amogerone Volunteer Fire Co #1 $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2021
Newtown Historical Society Inc $1,000 Newtown, CT, US Matthew Curtiss House 2021
Planned Parenthood Federation Of $41,350 New York, NY, US International/global 2021
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Field Programs/ny Parks 2021
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $17,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2021
University Of Notre Dame $2,000 Notre Dame, IN, US General Support 2021
Greenwich Emergency Medical $500 Riverside, CT, US General Support 2021
St Lukes Foundation $2,000 New Canaan, CT, US General Support 2021
Skys The Limit Fund $3,000 Los Altos, CA, US Summit Achievement 2021
American Friends Of Wigmore Hall Inc $17,030 Wilmington, DE, US Artistic Series 2021
Camping & Education Foundation $4,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General Support 2021
Mayo Clinic Rochester $1,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2021
St Josephs Indian School $1,000 Chamberlain, SD, US General Support 2021
Soup For The Soul Org $500 Murray, KY, US General Support 2021
Housantonic Resource Recovery $500 Brookfield, CT, US General Support 2021
Rollins College $1,000 Winter Park, FL, US General Support 2021
Murray Calloway Need Line Assoc $500 Murray, KY, US General Support 2021
Hop A Long Hollow Rabbit Rescue $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2021
Christines Critters $1,000 Weston, CT, US General Support 2021
Silver Shield Association Education Fund $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2021
Colorado Seminary $2,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Heritage Of West Nyack $8,000 West Nyack, NY, US General Support 2021
Holy Family Parish $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Building Updates/repairs 2021
Riverbrook Regional Ymca $5,000 Wilton, CT, US General Support 2021
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2021
Backcountry Concerts $1,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2021
Candlewood Fishing Camp $500 New Fairfield, CT, US General Support 2021
See Attached $467,880 Winston Salem, NC, US General Operating 2020
Cascade Brooke School $2,000 Farmington, ME, US General Support 2017
Catholic Charities Maine $3,000 Portland, ME, US General Support 2017
Hospice Of Southern Maine $1,000 Scarborough, ME, US General Support 2017
Music For Youth Inc $20,000 Westport, CT, US General Support 2017
Wg Mallet School $2,000 Farmington, ME, US General Support 2017
Brunswick School Inc $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
Visiting Nurse Association $1,500 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2017
Greenwich Country Day School $10,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
Greenwich Hospital $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
St Stephen's Episcopal Church $1,000 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2017
Greenwich Academy Inc $2,500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
The Connecticutt Audubon Society $112,710 Fairfield, CT, US Bank South 2017
Ridgefiled Library Association $2,500 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2017
Saint Matthew Church $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2017
Middle Patent Rural Cemetery Assoc $500 Bedford, NY, US General Support 2017
Bethel Volunteer Fire Department $600 Bethel, CT, US General Support 2017
Silver Shield Association $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
The Maritime Aquarium At $500 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2017
Eagle Hill Foundation $50,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
Housatonic Resource Recovery $400 Brookfield, CT, US General Support 2017
Ridgefield Playhouse $2,500 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2017
Ridgefiled Operation For $1,000 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2017
Town Of Ridgefield $1,500 Ridgefiled, CT, US General Support/holiday 2017
Greenwich Historical Society Inc $118,000 Cos Cob, CT, US General Support 2017
Amogerone Volunteer Fire Co #1 $500 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
National Society Of The Daughters $1,000 Wilton, CT, US General Support 2017
National Audubon Society $3,000 Greenwich, CT, US General Support 2017
Planned Parenthood Federation Of $41,350 New York, NY, US International/global 2017
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,500 Bronx, NY, US General Support 2017
Galapagos Conservancy Inc $15,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2017
Wolf Conservation Center Inc $500 South Salem, NY, US General Support 2017
Hyde Hall Inc $1,000 Cooperstown, NY, US General Support 2017
Adaptive Sports Foundation Inc $1,000 Windham, NY, US General Support 2017
Treetops Chamber Music Society $2,000 Stamford, CT, US General Support 2017
Greenwich Emergency Medical $500 Riverside, CT, US General Support 2017
Wildlife In Crisis $1,000 Weston, CT, US General Support 2017
St Lukes Foundation $750 New Canaan, CT, US General Support 2017
Meals On Wheels Of Ridgefield $500 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2017
Skys The Limit Fund $3,000 Los Altos, CA, US General Support 2017
Camping & Education Foundation $5,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General Support 2017
Founders Hall $1,000 Ridgefield, CT, US General Support 2017
University Of Notre Dame $2,000 Notre Dame, IN, US General Support 2017
Mayo Clinic Rochester $4,000 Rochester, MN, US General Support 2017
St Josephs Indian School $250 Chamberlain, SD, US General Support 2017
American Red Cross $18,740 Washington, DC, US General Support 2017
Children Of Tanzania $1,000 Old Greenwich, CT, US Successful Education For 2017
Rollins College $2,000 Winter Park, FL, US General Support 2017
Murray Calloway Need Line Assoc $500 Murray, KY, US General Support 2017
Angels Community Clinic $500 Murray, KY, US General Support 2017
Hop A Long Hollow Rabbit Rescue $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Support 2017
Colorado Seminary $1,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2017
Challenge Aspen $1,000 Snowmass Village, CO, US General Support 2017
Heritage Of West Nyack $2,000 West Nyack, NY, US General Support 2017
Holy Family Parish $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US General Support 2017
American University Of Paris $2,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 06-6040981
Website N/A
Address 30 WINFIELD ST Norwalk, CT 06855-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee R T Vanderbilt Trust Agy Main's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Co-trustee Hugh B Vanderbilt Jr
Co-trustee Paul Vanderbilt

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.