The Eileen D Brown Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Eileen D Brown Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Voluntown, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,800 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $300. 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$2,800
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$300
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,550 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 | $2,175 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $1,550 | 13 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $2,800 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Eileen D Brown 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 11 | $2,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Griswold Fire Department | Charitable | $300 |
| Slater Library | Municipal | $300 |
| St Mary's Food Pantry | Charitable | $300 |
| Griswold Youth and Family Services | Charitable | $300 |
| Griswold Senior Center | Charitable | $300 |
| The Last Green Valley | Charitable | $300 |
| CT Audobon Society | Charitable | $250 |
| Pauchaug Pond Weed Control Association | Charitable | $250 |
| Uconn Cahnr Extension Foundation (Fund 0020542) | Charitable | $250 |
| Friends of Pachaug Forest | Charitable | $200 |
| Franciscan Friars | Charitable | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Truppa-Gagas
- Maureen Poitras
- Dee Dee Jackman
- Daisy Phillips
- Kathryn Zuromski
Questions people ask
Does The Eileen D Brown Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Eileen D Brown Charitable Trust give?
$2,800 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs The Eileen D Brown Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Truppa-Gagas (Trustee), Maureen Poitras (Trustee), Dee Dee Jackman (President/Treasurer) and Daisy Phillips (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.