Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust
Preselected recipients only
Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $235,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $17,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$235,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $315,260 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $315,260 | 31 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 30 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Leon N Lapine Residuary 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 Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 28 | $219,500 |
| New York | 1 | $10,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Jewish Community Center | Day camp & nursery | $17,000 |
| New Covenant Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| Temple Sinai | General fund | $15,000 |
| Curtain Call Inc | General fund | $14,500 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | General fund | $14,000 |
| Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service | General fund | $12,500 |
| United Jewish Federation of Stamford | General fund | $12,500 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General fund | $10,500 |
| Inspirica Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital | General fund | $10,000 |
| Person to Person | General fund | $9,000 |
| Open Door Shelter | General fund | $8,500 |
| Pacific House | General fund | $8,500 |
| Abudath Shalom | General fund | $7,500 |
| Faith Tabernacle Mssny FFFLD Cnty | General fund | $7,500 |
| Temple Beth El | General fund | $7,500 |
| Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Building One | General fund | $5,000 |
| Human Services Council | General fund | $5,000 |
| Transports to Truth | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Ferguson Library Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Stamford Grassroots Tennis & Education Inc | General fund | $4,500 |
| Silver Source Inc | General fund | $4,500 |
| Connecticut Legal Services | General fund | $3,500 |
| Domestic Violence & Crisis Center | General fund | $3,500 |
| FUTURE5 | General fund | $3,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc | General fund | $3,500 |
| Avon Theater | General fund | $2,500 |
| Stamford Animal Shelter | General fund | $2,500 |
| Norwalk Land Trust | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward M Kweskin
Questions people ask
Does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust give?
$235,000 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward M Kweskin (Trustee).
What does Leon N Lapine Residuary Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.