Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
Historical FunderWilton, Connecticut · EIN 06-6473263 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$320K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 7266, Wilton CT 06897 |
| Phone | 2037611150 |
| Form and materials | Must submit scholarship application form with required attachments including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) and a copy of parent/guardian Federal Income tax return. For scholarship renewals must submit a letter requesting continuation of scholarship, a copy of final grades, FAFSA, tax returns and any information on additional scholarships or awards.Please check www.amblertrust.org for the most up to date scholarship and grant applicaiton information. |
| Deadlines | April 30 for new scholarship applications and May 31 for renewal applications. |
| Restrictions | Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000. Preferences are to be afforded to students residing in the Town of Wilton first and surrounding towns second. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prospector | Ridgefield, CT | Improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through meaningful employment | $7,000 |
| Wilton Historical Society | Wilton, CT | To preserve Wilton's history | $5,300 |
| Domus Kids Inc | Stamford, CT | Transforming youth life trajectories through love | $5,000 |
| Wilton Youth Council | Wilton, CT | Youth to youth programs | $5,000 |
| Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse | Bridgeport, CT | Youth lacrosse "Sports for Peace" | $5,000 |
| Weston Historical Society Inc | Weston, CT | To discover, collect and preserve Weston's heritage | $5,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | Cos Cob, CT | Teen talk program | $5,000 |
| Pacific House | Stamford, CT | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Keystone House | Norwalk, CT | Offers housing and helps clients live independently in the community | $5,000 |
| Woodcock Nature Center | Wilton, CT | Creatively re-connecting the community with nature and to one another | $5,000 |
| Stamford Pride Inc | Stamford, CT | Engages, inspires, supports and celebrates LGBTQ+ members and allies through initatives that educate, connect and enrich our diverse… | $5,000 |
| Wilton Interfaith Action Committee | Wilton, CT | Packaging meals for starving children worldwide, refugee resettlement and directly supporting children with cystic fibrosis | $5,000 |
| Mianus Chapter Trout Unlimited | Wilton, CT | Dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring our coldwater fisheries | $5,000 |
| Earthplace Inc | Westport, CT | Building passion and respect for the natural world | $5,000 |
| Wilton Candlelight Concerts | Wilton, CT | Provide great music to the community | $5,000 |
| The Rowan Center Inc | Stamford, CT | Counsel victims and survivors of sexual violence | $4,500 |
| MoCA Westport | Westport, CT | Special needs art classes for adults and children | $4,000 |
| Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT Inc | Danbury, CT | Hospice care | $4,000 |
| Waveny LifeCare Network Inc | New Canaan, CT | Provides a compassionate continuum of world-class care to service the changing healthcare needs of seniors from all areas | $4,000 |
| Person to Person | Darien, CT | Provides emergency assistance for basic needs and support for indidivuals and families as they move towards stability | $3,500 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Bridgeport, CT | Provides services to families facing hunger, homelessness & addition | $3,500 |
| Norwalk Stamford Grassroots Tennis & Education | Norwalk, CT | Empowering youth through tennis amd education | $3,000 |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Center | Stamford, CT | Peace works education program | $3,000 |
| Norwalk Symphony Society | Norwalk, CT | (Not) Just for Kids - access to music programs | $3,000 |
| Ann's Place | Danbury, CT | Provides support for people living with cancer | $3,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Bridgeport, CT | Transforming women's lives through education | $2,500 |
| Family & Childrens Agency | Norwalk, CT | ASPIRE: FCA's after school program | $2,500 |
| Thrown Stone Theatre Company | Ridgefield, CT | To make new theatre | $2,500 |
| Orchestra Lumos | Stamford, CT | Lumunous storytelling music education | $2,500 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | Ridgefield, CT | To entertain, enrich and educate and to inspire people of all ages | $2,500 |
| Danbury Music Center | Danbury, CT | Enriching lives through music and performing arts | $2,500 |
| The Depot Darien Youth Center | Darien, CT | Supports the well-being of their youth by giving them opportunities to connect, grow and give back | $2,500 |
| RVNA Health | Ridgefield, CT | Delivers unmatched, compassionate healthcare when and where it is needed | $2,000 |
| Lost in New Haven | New Haven, CT | Museum which fosters wonder, respect and appreication for the diverse, multicultural tapestry of New Haven | $2,000 |
| Horizons at CT State Norwalk | Norwalk, CT | Advance educational equity for Norwalk students | $1,500 |
| Mackenzie Northway | Wilton, CT | Chip Zellner Award | $1,000 |
| Ella Hawthoren | Wilton, CT | Chip Gawle Award | $1,000 |
| Cassie Kennedy | Wilton, CT | Rusty Hurd Award | $1,000 |
The return also lists 32 grants to individuals ($181,195). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319,995 | 89 |
| 2024 | $346,068 | 90 |
| 2023 | $421,168 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611629349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6473263
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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