The Lee Thaw Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5558739
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Lee Thaw Charitable Trust has awarded 168 grants totaling $955,484 to organizations in New York, Florida and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $52,500, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 13 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (66%), Albany (13%), Fishers Island (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 59% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lee Thaw Charitable Trust'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of Salburg -Easter Festival | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Arts 14c | $2,500 | Jersey City, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Chanticleer Foundation | $10,000 | Wayne, PA, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Island Health Project Inc | $1,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Lamplighter Foundation | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Maysles Institute Inc Co Dale Dobson | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $52,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| New York City Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $11,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| Sand Lake Center For The Arts | $2,500 | Averill Park, NY, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Bass Museum | $13,410 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Hampton House | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - Fiu | $2,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2024 |
| American Liver Foundation | $2,500 | West Orange, NJ, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Bagby Foundation For The Musical Arts Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bass Museum | $7,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Catapult Opera | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Chanticleer Foundation | $7,500 | Wayne, PA, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Maysles Institute Inc Co Dale Dobson | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $27,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| New York City Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Njsnf | $1,000 | Merceville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $6,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Preservation League Nys Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Sand Lake Center For The Arts | $2,500 | Averill Park, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| University Of Albany Foundation | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Catapult Opera | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Hampton International Film Festival | $10,000 | Northhampton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, SC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Island Health Project Inc | $2,500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Master Voices | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Maysles Institute Inc Co Dale Dobson | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| New York City Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Njsnf | $1,000 | Merceville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $1,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Preservation League Nys Arts | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rome Chamber Music Festival | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sand Lake Center For The Arts | $2,500 | Averill Park, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bagby Foundation For The Musical Arts | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bass Museum | $7,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation For The Greater Capital Region | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Hampton House | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - Fiu | $2,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Albany Foundation | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Catapult Opera | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Hampton International Film Festival | $10,000 | Northhampton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, SC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Island Health Project Inc | $2,500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Master Voices | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Maysles Institute Inc Co Dale Dobson | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| New York City Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Njsnf | $1,000 | Merceville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $1,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Preservation League Nys Arts | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rome Chamber Music Festival | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sand Lake Center For The Arts | $2,500 | Averill Park, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bagby Foundation For The Musical Arts | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bass Museum | $7,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation For The Greater Capital Region | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Hampton House | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - Fiu | $2,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Albany Foundation | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Catapult Opera | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Columbia University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Hampton International Film Festival | $10,000 | Northhampton, MA, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, SC, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Island Health Project Inc | $2,500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Master Voices | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Maysles Institute Inc Co Dale Dobson | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| New York City Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Njsnf | $1,000 | Merceville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $1,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Preservation League Nys Arts | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Rome Chamber Music Festival | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sand Lake Center For The Arts | $2,500 | Averill Park, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bagby Foundation For The Musical Arts | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bass Museum | $7,500 | Miami Beach, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation For The Greater Capital Region | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Hampton House | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - Fiu | $2,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Albany Foundation | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Albany Pro Musica | $2,500 | Troy, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| American Foundation Of Savoy Orders | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bagby Foundation For The Musical Arts Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bass Museum | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bread For The World | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Community Funds Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Foudation For Cultural Review Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Human Rights Watch | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Island Health Project Inc | $1,000 | Fishers Island, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Master Voices | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Maysles Institute Inc Co Dale Dobson | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Music Kitchen Food For The Soul | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| New York City Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $25,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Horticulturaal Society Of New York | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - Fiu | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Visiting Nurse Service Of New York | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Bass Museum | $1,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Friends Of Albany Rual Cemetery | $1,000 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Upper East Side Historic Districts | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Hart Cluett Museum | $1,000 | Troy, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Master Voices | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Maysles Institute | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| New York City Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $15,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Bagby Foundation For The Musical Arts Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Hampton International Film Festival | $20,000 | East Hampton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Wolfsonian Museum - Fiu | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Upper East Side Historic Districts | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Hampton International Film Festival | $10,000 | East Hampton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Institute For Contemporary Art | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| International Friends Of The Festival D'aix En Provence | $9,500 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $25,524 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| The Blue Hill Troupe | $4,000 | Yorkville Station, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| The Maysles Documentary Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Maysles Inst | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Wolfsonian Museum | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Bass Museum | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Lukemia & Lymphoma Society | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Families In Need Of Assistance Inc | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| The University Of Albany | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| New York Maria College | $1,250 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Martina Arroroyo Foundataion | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Blanton-peale Inst & Couns Ctr | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Twin Rivers Council | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| East Greenbush Education Foundation Inc | $500 | East Greenbush, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Upper East Side Historic Districts | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Hampton International Film Festival | $10,000 | East Hampton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Institute For Contemporary Art | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| International Friends Of The Festival D'aix En Provence | $2,500 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Lamplighter Foundation | $3,000 | Albany, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Master Voices | $11,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $31,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Siena College | $2,500 | Loudonville, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Maysles Documentary Center | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Wolfsonian Museum | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra | $2,500 | Albany, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| American Foundation Of Savoy Orders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Blair School Of Music | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Hampton International Film Festival | $10,000 | East Hampton, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | $21,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| New York City Center | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Opa-locka Community Development Corp | $2,500 | Opalocka, FL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami | $15,100 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| The Blue Hill Troupe | $1,500 | Yorkville Station, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| The Maysles Institute | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Two East Sixty-second Street Foundation Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Wolfsonian Museum | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-5558739 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | BLANK ROME LLP 1271 6TH AVENUE New York, NY 10020-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| Co-trustee | Joseph C Wemple |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | Richard J Miller Jr |
Forms 990-PF
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