The Driesman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyFairfield, Connecticut · EIN 25-1916056 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$31K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$530
Total assets$687K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $101 and $4,055.
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
46% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $11,925 |
| Block Island Medical Center | New Shoreham, RI | Unrestricted | $6,600 |
| Temple Emanu-El | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,371 |
| Temple Shalom | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $4,055 |
| Homes With Hope | Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Congregation Sons and Daughters of Ruth | New Shoreham, RI | Unrestricted | $540 |
| Wakeman Boys & Girls Club | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $530 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Block Island Historical Society | New Shoreham, RI | Unrestricted | $250 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $160 |
| Fairfield Museum | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $101 |
| Stepping Stones Museum | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut | Hamden, CT | Unrestricted | $60 |
| Southeast Lighthouse Foundation | Block Island, RI | Unrestricted | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,242 | 15 |
| 2024 | $26,880 | 19 |
| 2023 | $23,965 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349102810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1916056
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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