Staples Free School Trust
Accepts applications
Staples Free School Trust is a private foundation in Easton, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$39,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$702,549
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,000 | 9 | $637,303 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 11 | $702,549 |
How to apply
| Contact | Carolann Vassalo PO Box 425, Easton, CT 06612 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 414-8334, staplesscholars@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Standard scholarship application includes meeting financial crteria |
| Deadlines | May 1st of each year |
| Restrictions | Grants restricted to students of easton ct attending accredited u |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Staples Free School Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 11 | $39,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $3,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $3,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $2,500 |
| Individual | Tuition | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth Cooper
- Andrew Kachele
- Ed Roche
- Gregg Saunders
- Suzanne Dow
- Todd Johnston
- Elizabeth Boyce
- Tara Sanft
- Dori Wollen
- Carolann Vassallo
Questions people ask
Does Staples Free School Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st of each year.
How much does Staples Free School Trust give?
$39,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Staples Free School Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Seth Cooper (Chair), Andrew Kachele (Vice Chair), Ed Roche (Secretary) and Gregg Saunders (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Staples Free School Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.