The Inglesea Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Inglesea Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $525,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
20% 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 | $1.7 million | 82 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 70 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The Inglesea 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 The Inglesea Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 31 | $1.2 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $209,300 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $185,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 13 | $63,400 |
| New York | 8 | $16,250 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $15,834 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Porter's School | Charitable | $525,000 |
| Middlebury College | Charitable | $208,000 |
| Yale University | Charitable | $201,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Chartiable | $150,000 |
| Catholic Academy | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation | Charitable | $125,000 |
| American Frontier | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Fairfield Museum | Charitable | $90,300 |
| United States Institute of Peace | Charitable | $60,000 |
| St Ann's Episcopal Church | Charitable | $56,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Charitable | $25,500 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $11,500 |
| The Everytown Support Group | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Middlesex School | Charitable | $3,500 |
| The Wheeler School | Charitable | $3,334 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fairfield Country Day School | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hosp | Charitable | $1,666 |
| CT Food Bank | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Horizons at Greens Farms Academy | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Kennebunkport Conserv Trust | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Pequot Library | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Vermont Center for Ecostudies | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Center for Family Justice | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cycle for Survival | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greens Farms Academy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holderness School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rhole Island Food | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Palmisano
- Gaier Palmisano
Questions people ask
Does The Inglesea Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Inglesea Charitable Trust give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Inglesea Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel Palmisano (Trustee) and Gaier Palmisano (Trustee).
What does The Inglesea Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.