Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 is a private foundation, based in Brattleboro, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $410K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $28K.
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 at a glance
In short: Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 gave $67K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $66,862
- +339.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $22,287
- +339.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $22,265
- Total assets
- $410,050
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends of Brattleboro Music Center ($33K). Together the top 3 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $15K (2025) to $67K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Brattleboro Music Center Brattleboro, VT | Educational | $33,431 |
| Centre Congregational Church Brattleboro, VT | Charitable | $22,265 |
| St Michaels Episcopal Church Brattleboro, VT | Educational | $11,166 |
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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 | $410,050 | $37,471 | $76,578 | $66,862 | 3 | $67,462 | $28,355 | $38,988 |
| 2025 | $447,110 | $32,547 | $24,416 | $15,223 | 3 | $15,823 | $23,954 | $37,239 |
| 2024 | $437,857 | $41,134 | $44,864 | $35,682 | 3 | $36,282 | $32,060 | $34,514 |
| 2023 | $441,599 | $5,472 | $43,182 | $34,066 | 3 | $34,666 | $7,778 | $33,256 |
| 2022 | $479,359 | $70,456 | $49,047 | $39,100 | 3 | $39,700 | $61,109 | $38,900 |
| 2021 | $457,974 | $51,843 | $43,664 | $35,402 | 3 | — | $44,181 | $35,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922's only listed officer is Trust Company of Vermont, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Trust Company of Vermont
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $8K (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 $8K, to Trust Company of Vermont (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922
How much does Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 give each year?
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 gave $67K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922's typical grant size?
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922's median grant in 2026 was $22,265, and its average grant was $22,287, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 give grants?
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 gives mostly in Vermont: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brattleboro, VT (3 grants).
Does Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922?
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922 reported $410K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922's EIN?
Ellen Pond Charitable Trust 1922's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3149323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 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 June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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