Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust
Preselected recipients only
Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust is a private foundation in Shelton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $139,000 and the largest $139,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$139,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$139,000
- Largest grant$139,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $177,400 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,000 | 1 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $177,400 | 1 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $139,000 | 1 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $139,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library Association | To support and maintain the fairchild nichols branch of the trumbull library system | $139,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Myron Christian
- Mary Whatley
- Carol Onorato
Questions people ask
Does Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust give?
$139,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $139,000.
Who runs Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists George Myron Christian (Trustee/Treasurer), Mary Whatley (Trustee/President) and Carol Onorato (Trustee/Secretary).
What does Erwin S Fairchild and Edythe C Fairchild Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.