The Laboiteaux - Sharp Family Foundation
Historical FunderEssex, Connecticut · EIN 31-1346390 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ESSEX TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 176 WESTBROOK ROAD SUITE 1, ESSEX CT 06426 |
| Phone | 8607674416 |
| Form and materials | REFER TO "INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICANTS" AVAILABLE FROM ESSEX TRUST REFER TO "INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICANTS" |
| Deadlines | REFER TO "INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICANTS" |
| Restrictions | REFER TO "INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICANTS" |
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
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Porters's School | Farmington, CT | Program services | $300,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | Lawrenceville fund | $185,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum | New London, CT | Operating exenses | $20,000 |
| Pripet Riding Program | Islesboro, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Lyme Acadamy of Fine Arts | Old Lyme, CT | Program services | $10,000 |
| The Diplomat Reception Rooms US Department of State | Washington, DC | Program services | $10,000 |
| Islesboro Community Fund | Islesboro, ME | Program services | $10,000 |
| Windermere Island Foundation Inc | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Dark Harbor | Islesboro, ME | Program services | $2,500 |
| Islesbro Islands Trust | Islesboro, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Camden, ME | General support | $500 |
| Maccurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation Inc | Old Lyme, CT | Program support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $554,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $747,100 | 12 |
| 2022 | $942,005 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541259349102039
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1346390
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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