Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable Trust is a private foundation in East Lyme, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$48,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,000 the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 4 | $0 |
| 2024 | $48,500 | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable 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 Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $27,500 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Sound | Environment | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Justice | $10,000 |
| Pattagnsett Lake Assoc | Environment | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Birth control | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| CT Farmland Trust | Environment | $5,000 |
| Individual | Research | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Art | $1,000 |
| Individual | Research | $1,000 |
| Boca Grande Historical Society | History | $1,000 |
| Johann Fust Library | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pauline Lord
- Henry Lord
Questions people ask
Does Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable Trust give?
$48,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Pauline Lord (Trustee) and Henry Lord (Trustee).
What does Ruth du Pont Lord Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and science and research.