Lake Charitable
Accepts applications
Lake Charitable is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $163,000 | 15 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 12 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 16 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine Basso 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 797-4808 |
| What to submit | Scholarship application form |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | $8000 annually to a graduating student from danbury high school who will attend an accredited 4-YEAR college. |
What Lake Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $48,000 |
| New York | 3 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University FBO Arion Archibald | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Northeastern University FBO Dalilah Lliguicota | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University FBO Miles Macklin | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Howard University FBO Khalil Tolliver- van Wright | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Connecticut FBO Ana Clara Almeida | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut FBO Brianna Benenaula | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University FBO Christopher Borges | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina State University FBO Victoria Calderson | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Temple University FBO Sharai Guerra | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| American University FBO Leilani Morales | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut FBO Melissa Nepeman | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart University FBO Olivia Salka | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Manhattan University FBO Lucas Califano | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Clemson University FBO Anna Stratidis | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University FBO Alicia Tintin | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Marist University FBO Owen Tomasik | Scholarship | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Lake Charitable accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Lake Charitable give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lake Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Lake Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.