Horace Wells Trust Fund
Accepts applications
Horace Wells Trust Fund is a private foundation in Simsbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$580,324
Giving in 2024 was up from $22,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,500 | 7 | $544,369 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 6 | $580,324 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul McKenna 571 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 651-9391 |
| What to submit | Forms available upon request |
| Deadlines | October 31st |
| Restrictions | Dental students who are natives of Connecticut |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Horace Wells Trust Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin McLaughlin
- Lance Banwell
- Bruce Nghiem DDS
- Paul McKenna
Questions people ask
Does Horace Wells Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31st.
How much does Horace Wells Trust Fund give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Horace Wells Trust Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin McLaughlin (Secretary), Lance Banwell (President), Bruce Nghiem DDS (Director) and Paul McKenna (Trustee).
What does Horace Wells Trust Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.