The David F Depaola Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNorth Haven, Connecticut · EIN 06-1607476 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$945K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish of Ct | Trumbull, CT | Program operations | $10,000 |
| Army's Legacy Animal Rescue and Sanctuary | Westbrook, CT | Program operations | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Program operations | $5,000 |
| All the Kings Horses Equine Rescue | Northford, CT | Program operations | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Program operations | $5,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital Looking Forward | New Haven, CT | Program operations | $0 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital Smilow Cancer Center | New Haven, CT | Program operations | $0 |
| Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer | New Haven, CT | Program operations | $0 |
| Toy Closet Ynhh Auxiliary | New Haven, CT | Program operations | $0 |
| American Cancer Society | Norwalk, CT | Program operations | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612679349100411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1607476
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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