Jessie Shipman Tr UW
Preselected recipients only
Jessie Shipman Tr UW is a private foundation in Waterbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,800. 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$39,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,800
- Assets$530,606
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,000 | 8 | $472,909 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 9 | $509,381 |
| 2025 | $39,000 | 11 | $530,606 |
How to apply
Jessie Shipman Tr UW 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 Jessie Shipman Tr UW funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $21,200 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,400 |
| Michigan | 1 | $6,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Office of the Bursar | Scholarship | $12,800 |
| Central Connecticut State University Bursar's Office | Scholarship | $6,400 |
| Boston College Office of Student Affairs-Bursar | Scholarship | $6,400 |
| Michigan State University | Scholarship | $6,400 |
| Keene State College Student Financial Services | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Southern Connecticut State University Bursar's Office | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Hartford | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Student Financial Services | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Aid & Financial Literacy | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Brown University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Webster Bank
Questions people ask
Does Jessie Shipman Tr UW accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jessie Shipman Tr UW give?
$39,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jessie Shipman Tr UW?
Its 2025 filing lists Webster Bank (Trustee).
What does Jessie Shipman Tr UW fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.