Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation
The Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individuals, including organizations serving Norwalk, Connecticut, and scholarship recipients in several states.
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation gave $172K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,736
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,174
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $3,103,290
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation
Who Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Norwalk Community College Foundation ($35K). Together the top 6 received $147K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($24,736), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The program description specifies Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a focus on organizations serving Norwalk. In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 16% to New York, and 4% each to New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2020) to $181K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Community College Foundation Norwalk, CT | General | $35,000 |
| Open Door Shelter Norwalk, CT | General | $30,000 |
| Family and Childrens Agency Norwalk, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc Norwalk, CT | General | $25,000 |
| Homefront Inc Buffalo, NY | General | $22,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc Hartford, CT | General | $10,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $24,736 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,103,290 | $236,024 | $235,607 | $171,736 | 10 | $197,869 | $201,939 | $211,086 |
| 2024 | $3,102,599 | $231,005 | $224,578 | $163,338 | 10 | $188,922 | $198,156 | $205,911 |
| 2023 | $3,097,715 | $175,089 | $218,395 | $163,324 | 9 | $188,158 | $132,844 | $182,485 |
| 2022 | $3,138,338 | $26,475 | $241,625 | $180,563 | 12 | $205,643 | $63,750 | $187,451 |
| 2021 | $3,354,429 | $287,248 | $223,533 | $160,834 | 12 | $186,633 | $252,955 | $204,491 |
| 2020 | $3,290,345 | $213,753 | $214,936 | $159,768 | 14 | — | $179,071 | $183,258 |
| 2019 | $3,290,571 | $232,684 | $237,956 | $179,641 | 14 | — | $199,135 | $182,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for organizations and scholarships for individuals. A program description lists eligible areas as animal welfare, arts and culture, civic activities, community development, education, environment, health and medical research, human and social services, and religious initiatives.
Among its grantees, the Norwalk Community College Foundation says its mission includes raising funds for college programs and scholarships and helping students access opportunities for self-improvement and intellectual growth. Filling in the Blanks says it aims to fight childhood hunger by providing weekend meals to children in need and increasing access to healthy food for low-income children and families. Operation Fuel describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to energy through year-round assistance, promoting energy independence, and advocating for affordable energy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $171,736. Grant amounts ranged from $6,184 to $35,000, with a median of $16,000. The largest awards included $35,000 to Norwalk Community College Foundation, $30,000 to Open Door Shelter, $25,000 each to Family and Children’s Agency and Filling in the Blanks, and $22,000 to HomeFront Inc. These grants were listed for general purposes. Four $6,184 awards were listed as scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$52K (2019) → $58K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $58K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation
How much does Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation give each year?
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation gave $172K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $163K across 10 grants.
What is Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,000, and its average grant was $17,174, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation give grants?
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, CT (4 grants).
Does Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Norwalk Community College Foundation ($35,000), Open Door Shelter ($30,000) and Family and Childrens Agency ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($24,736), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation?
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (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.
What does Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general support for organizations and scholarships for individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6332021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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