Staples Free School Trust
Historical FunderEaston, Connecticut · EIN 06-6038707 · Private foundation · Website
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAROLANN VASSALO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 425, EASTON CT 06612 |
| Phone | 2034148334 |
| STAPLESSCHOLARS@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | STANDARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INCLUDES MEETING FINANCIAL CRTERIA |
| Deadlines | MAY 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | GRANTS RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS OF EASTON CT ATTENDING ACCREDITED U |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($39,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6038707
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.