The Edith S Wheeler Trust
Invitation OnlyTrumbull, Connecticut · EIN 06-6386858 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$136K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Education/Scholarships | $26,300 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Education/Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Education/Scholarships | $10,600 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Education/Scholarships | $9,700 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Education/Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Education/Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Education/Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Education/Scholarships | $5,880 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Education/Scholarships | $5,100 |
| Bunnell High School | Stratford, CT | Education/Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Education/Scholarships | $4,500 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Education/Scholarships | $4,100 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Education/Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Education/Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Education/Scholarships | $3,500 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Education/Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Education/Scholarships | $3,100 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Education/Scholarships | $3,099 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Education/Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Education/Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Suffolk University | Boston, MA | Education/Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | Education/Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Education/Scholarships | $2,600 |
| Various Contributions From Passthru | Trumbull, CT | Charity | $4 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,483 | 24 |
| 2024 | $138,782 | 21 |
| 2023 | $120,017 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349101602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6386858
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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