Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE
Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE is a private foundation, based in East Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $120K. Net investment income was $274K.
Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE at a glance
In short: Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE gave $120K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $120K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $120,000
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $120,000
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $2,501,534
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Elizabeth Park Conservancy ($120K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $134K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy West Hartford, CT | In support of expansion of cottage facility to support educational program. | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,501,534 | $285,732 | $146,453 | $120,000 | 1 | $133,655 | $273,823 | $145,209 |
| 2025 | $2,361,631 | $113,338 | $139,717 | $110,000 | 1 | $122,973 | $102,289 | $132,337 |
| 2024 | $2,360,966 | $255,749 | $141,705 | $116,000 | 1 | $129,265 | $245,072 | $123,769 |
| 2023 | $2,279,719 | $92,534 | $149,238 | $133,500 | 1 | $139,394 | $82,690 | $121,288 |
| 2022 | $2,252,971 | $193,327 | $134,591 | $120,000 | 1 | $124,442 | $183,178 | $137,784 |
| 2021 | $2,157,988 | $199,577 | $124,171 | $110,000 | 1 | — | $190,384 | $125,779 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $11K (2026)
Lynne Garner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$9K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $11K, to Bank of America (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE
How much does Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE give each year?
Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE gave $120K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $110K across 1 grant.
How large is Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE?
Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE operate?
Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE's EIN?
Donaghue Ethel F Trust for Elizabeth Park L Garner & Bank of America TSTEE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6348273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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