Traurig Scholarship Trust
Accepts applications
Traurig Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in Middlebury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$569,410
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 12 | $537,438 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 5 | $550,420 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 9 | $569,410 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rabbi Eric Polokoff 82 Hampton Road, Southbury, CT 06488 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 758-8459 |
| Deadlines | February 15th, annually |
| Restrictions | Awardees must be bona fide residents of greater waterbury ct. |
What Traurig Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College assistance | $3,500 |
| Individual | College assistance | $3,500 |
| Individual | College assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | College assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | College assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | College assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | College assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | College assistance | $1,250 |
| Individual | College assistance | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Phillips
- Rabbi Eric Polokoff
- Margaret Gorski-Sermer
- Larry Smotroff
- Jodi Wasserstein
Questions people ask
Does Traurig Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15th, annually.
How much does Traurig Scholarship Trust give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Traurig Scholarship Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Phillips (Trustee), Rabbi Eric Polokoff (Trustee), Margaret Gorski-Sermer (Trustee) and Larry Smotroff (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Traurig Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.