Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 is a private foundation located in Lakeville, Connecticut. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado.
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 at a glance
In short: Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 gave $543K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $543,333
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $21,733
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,120,359
- Primary geography
- Colorado (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 395 Salmon Kill Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
Phone: (845) 357-5668
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Western Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $378K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado recipients received 74% of grant dollars. Virginia received 10%, Connecticut and New Jersey each received 6%, and New York received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 gives
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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
In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Western Center Denver, CO | charitable | $100,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation Denver, CO | charitable | $50,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation Denver, CO | charitable | $50,000 |
| Kent Denver School Englewood, CO | charitable | $33,333 |
| Judi's House South Orange Village, NJ | charitable | $30,000 |
| US Air Force Arlington, VA | charitable | $25,000 |
| Botanical Gardens Denver, CO | charitable | $25,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | charitable | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Metro Denver Denver, CO | charitable | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthoodof the Rocky Moun Denver, CO | charitable | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,120,359 | $1,342,417 | $578,955 | $543,333 | 25 | $543,333 | $1,306,795 | $540,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 reported a distributable amount of $541K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as postsecondary education, grief support, arts, domestic violence services, and education.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: Denver Scholarship Foundation says it helps Denver Public Schools students enroll in and graduate from higher education by providing tools, knowledge, and financial resources. Judi’s House says it helps grieving children and families find connection and healing. Rose Andom Center says it improves the lives of domestic violence victims by facilitating access to services in a single, safe location. Salisbury School describes itself as a college-bound learning community with an experiential curriculum and a whole-child approach. Project SAGE says it works to end interpersonal and relationship violence through social change and advocacy for victims and survivors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $543,333. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among its larger grants were $100,000 to National Western Center, $50,000 each to Denver Scholarship Foundation and Denver Health Foundation, $33,333 to Kent Denver School, and $30,000 to Judi’s House. Other listed grants included $25,000 to the U.S. Air Force, Botanical Gardens, and Denver Art Museum; $20,000 each to YMCA of Metro Denver and Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains; and $15,000 each to Navy SEALs Foundation and Cattleman’s Agriculture Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Stapleton III, Sarah Stapleton-Rees, and Benjamin Stapleton IV as trustees.
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Stapleton III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Benjamin Stapleton IV
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sarah stapleton -Rees
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2
How much does Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 give each year?
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 gave $543K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's typical grant size?
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,733, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 give grants?
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 gives mostly in Colorado: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (11 grants) and Lakeville, CT (2 grants).
Does Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's largest grantees?
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's largest 2024 grantees include National Western Center ($100,000), Denver Scholarship Foundation ($50,000) and Denver Health Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2?
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $543K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $541K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as postsecondary education, grief support, arts, domestic violence services, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's EIN?
Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6523724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Harmes C Fishback Foundation Trust No 2 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harmes-c-fishback-foundation-trust-no-2-morg_e15b5fad77514bc18e975b029e9f0a64
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