Janet M Lake Trust
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 90-0244306 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CATHERINE BASSO |
|---|---|
| Address | 43 CLAPBOARD RIDGE ROAD, DANBURY CT 06811 |
| Phone | 2037974808 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Manhattan University | Bronx, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Marist University | Poughkeepsie, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $163,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349104457
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0244306
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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