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Driesman Charitable Trust is a private trust based in FAIRFIELD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Mitchell H Driesman. It holds total assets of $685K. Annual income is reported at $272K. Total assets have grown from $333K in 2011 to $470K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Driesman Charitable Trust has made 47 grants totaling $61K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $25K in 2020 to $37K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $107 to $4K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Driesman Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, RI.
Driesman Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $61K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $107 to $4K.
Driesman Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Driesman Charitable Trust is headquartered in FAIRFIELD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley K Driesman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily C Driesman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mitchell H Driesman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alison K Driesman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$28K
Total Assets
$470K
Fair Market Value
$470K
Net Worth
$470K
Grants Paid
$24K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$29K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$61K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple IsraelUNRESTRICTED | Westport, CT | $4K | 2022 |
| Temple SholomUNRESTRICTED | Greenwich, CT | $4K | 2022 |
| Block Island Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED | New Shoreham, RI | $3K | 2022 |
| Quick Center For The ArtsUNRESTRICTED | Fairfield, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| No Kid HungryUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Rescue MissionUNRESTRICTED | Bridgeport, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Black River Good NeighborUNRESTRICTED | Ludlow, VT | $2K | 2022 |
| Donors ChooseUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Rhode IslandUNRESTRICTED | Providence, RI | $2K | 2022 |
| Helping Hands Of Block Island IncUNRESTRICTED | New Shoreham, RI | $1K | 2022 |
| Uja Jcc GreenwichUNRESTRICTED | Greenwich, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food BankUNRESTRICTED | Wallingford, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Fairfield MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Fairfield, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Kolbe CathedralUNRESTRICTED | Bridgeport, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaUNRESTRICTED | Elmsford, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Operation HopeUNRESTRICTED | Fairfield, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Homes With HopeUNRESTRICTED | Westport, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Congregation Sons And Daughters Of RuthUNRESTRICTED | New Shoreham, RI | $540 | 2022 |
| Ct Womens Hall Of FameUNRESTRICTED | New Haven, CT | $540 | 2022 |
| Beardsley ZooUNRESTRICTED | Bridgeport, CT | $500 | 2022 |
| Merrick Jewish CenterUNRESTRICTED | Merrick, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Block Island Historical SocietyUNRESTRICTED | New Shoreham, RI | $400 | 2022 |
| LeapUNRESTRICTED | New Haven, CT | $322 | 2022 |
| Ct Humane SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Westport, CT | $107 | 2022 |
| Sterling House Community CenterUNRESTRICTED | Stratford, CT | $2K | 2020 |
| Fairfield UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Fairfield, CT | $2K | 2020 |
| KristofimpactUNRESTRICTED | Fairfield, CT | $1K | 2020 |
| World Central KitchenUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| Givehealthy Food DriveUNRESTRICTED | Wallingford, CT | $542 | 2020 |
| Black River GoodUNRESTRICTED | Ludlow, VT | $540 | 2020 |
| Food Bank NycUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $540 | 2020 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $180 | 2020 |